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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Reuben Foster's concern about the news coverage of his town?
(a) That it is being made to look like a backwater village.
(b) That the citizens are being made to look foolish.
(c) That the coverage is biased.
(d) That the town is being made to look idyllic.

2. How does Principal Moore say the school will look if the article is published?
(a) Out of control.
(b) Foolish.
(c) Well-disciplined.
(d) Heroic.

3. What does Lomax say can happen when one group is given the power to censor?
(a) The group can easily lose sight of its goals.
(b) The group can easily turn on those who appointed it.
(c) The group can become ineffective with time.
(d) The group can be faced with constant scrutiny.

4. How does Principal Moore try to convince Deirdre to remove the books from the library?
(a) By threatening her job.
(b) By expressing that it's for the good of the school.
(c) By describing it as a kind and compassionate act.
(d) By offering her a pay raise.

5. What does Maggie suggest might happen if Barney offends Principal Moore?
(a) Principal Moore might take legal action.
(b) Barney might be removed from the school newspaper staff.
(c) Barney might be suspended.
(d) Principal Moore might interfere with his college applications.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Kate learn about what happened to Mrs. Salters?

2. What does Barney state that no one should have the right to do?

3. What does Nora Baines walk into the library carrying?

4. What does Nora wish to speak to Deidre about when she enters the library?

5. What does Gordon say about his parents?

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