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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Nora Baines walk into the library carrying?
(a) A stack of test papers.
(b) The written complaint from Carl McLean.
(c) A copy of Huckleberry Finn.
(d) A cup of coffee.

3. What does Nora ask Matthew Griswold?
(a) Whether she can grade him on his Americanism.
(b) Whether she can grade him on his professionalism.
(c) Whether she can grade him on his individualism.
(d) Whether she can grade him on his socialism.

4. What nickname do Barney and Luke have for their principal?
(a) Moore the Bore.
(b) Monster Mike.
(c) Mr. Say-no-Moore.
(d) Mighty Mike.

5. What does Barney say will happen when his story is published?
(a) He will be expelled from school.
(b) Principal Moore will be fired.
(c) The "Huckleberry Finn" issue will be quickly settled.
(d) Karen Salter will be a heroine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the immoral characters in Dickens' story?

2. Who is Barney named after?

3. What does Barney compare the banning of "Huckleberry Finn" to?

4. What does Mr. Dennis claim Jim and Huck's nudity in the novel suggests?

5. What does Mr. Moore believe will happen in Nora's class?

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