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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Nora passes Gordon in the hall, what does he proclaim?
(a) That Huckleberry Finn is dead.
(b) That Nora's job is in trouble.
(c) That Gordon will be dropping her class.
(d) That the school football team just won a game.

2. What does Nora Bates make her class do in addition to studying their textbooks?
(a) Keep a journal.
(b) Read novels.
(c) Interview local historians.
(d) Watch the evening news.

3. In class, how does Barney describe "Huckleberry Finn" to Gordon?
(a) As unintentionally offensive.
(b) As a great work of American literature.
(c) As a book about two men who care for each other.
(d) As a story that transcends racial issues.

4. What did de Tocqueville fear was lost in an effort by Americans to assimilate?
(a) Individuality.
(b) Culture.
(c) Freedoms.
(d) Traditions.

5. In Chapter 7, what is said to be the enemy of true freedom?
(a) Racism.
(b) Dependence.
(c) Tyranny.
(d) Prejudice.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nora react to the complaint over Huckleberry Finn?

2. What does Nora say Tocqueville felt Americans truly ruled?

3. Which of the following is not a member of the review committee?

4. What book containing rape, slavery and murder did Karen complain about to Moore?

5. What does Mr. Moore attempt to explain about the racist references in the novel?

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