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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of the chapter, what does Barney proclaim is now a personal issue for him?
(a) The First Amendment.
(b) The running of the school paper.
(c) Racism.
(d) The "Huckleberry Finn" controversy.

2. What does Mr. Moore believe will happen in Nora's class?
(a) The book will no longer be taught.
(b) The black students will be excused from the class.
(c) The book will be taught in the context of anti-racism.
(d) The book will be censored of all offensive content.

3. What does Barney say about his parents?
(a) They treat him like an adult.
(b) They trust him.
(c) They don't seem to notice him.
(d) They follow his every move.

4. What book by Alexis de Tocqueville does Nora introduce in her class?
(a) Democracy in America.
(b) America and her People.
(c) Bonjour, America.
(d) Discovering America.

5. What is Kate's opinion of Huckleberry Finn?
(a) The novel is racist and sexist.
(b) The novel is Kate's favorite.
(c) The novel is too difficult to understand.
(d) The novel is misunderstood.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nora ask Griswold?

2. What does Kate say is the only way to fight a lie?

3. What reason does Stanley Lomax suggest as the only one Kate could have for trusting him?

4. Why did Mrs. Salter become frustrated by her job?

5. What organization has also filed a complaint against the book?

(see the answer key)

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