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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What did Principal Moore fail to have Mr. McLean do?
(a) Leave his telephone number.
(b) Fill out a complaint form.
(c) Contact the school board.
(d) Take his son home.

3. How does Nora react to the complaint over Huckleberry Finn?
(a) Wearily.
(b) Dismissively
(c) Joyfully.
(d) Angrily.

4. Why does Griswold approve of censorship?
(a) Because ignorance is bliss.
(b) Because Griswold realizes modern children are corrupt.
(c) Because Griswold is easily offended.
(d) Because young minds should be protected from pollution.

5. What does Nora anticipate will happen at the school over the "Huckleberry Finn" issue?
(a) She anticipates a "big explosion".
(b) She anticipates a "coup d'etat".
(c) She anticipates a "heated discussion".
(d) She anticipates a "pointless confrontation".

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Reuben Foster's concern about the news coverage of his town?

2. What do Luke and Barney see a lack of at the review hearing?

3. What offends Gordon about the novel, Huckleberry Finn?

4. Who is Carl McLean?

5. What does Nora ask Griswold?

(see the answer key)

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