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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1919, for what crime were who flew red flags, arrested?
(a) Treason.
(b) Communism.
(c) Disturbing the peace.
(d) Bad taste.

2. What does Nora suggest the students use instead of "he" or "she" to refer to authors?
(a) "The novelists."
(b) "The composers"
(c) "They."
(d) The wordsmiths."

3. 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.

4. At Deidre's former place of employment, who was responsible for choosing the books?
(a) The headmistress.
(b) A committee of local citizens.
(c) The mayor.
(d) Deirdre.

5. What are Luke, Barney and Nora doing in the library?
(a) Holding a tutoring session.
(b) Researching book bannings in America.
(c) Creating petitions to save "Huckleberry Finn".
(d) Waiting for the names of the review committee to be released.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maggie hope to get her students to learn to think for themselves?

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

3. At which university was the speaker Matthew Griswold referred to in his story booed?

4. What is supposed to happen when complaints are made about books in the school library?

5. Who is Barney named after?

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