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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his meeting with Nora, what does Principal Moore say causes teacher burnout?
(a) Coaching too many sports.
(b) Indifference.
(c) Planning too many activities.
(d) Overreaction.

2. What is the name of the school the students attend?
(a) Hagstrom High School
(b) George Mason High School
(c) Lincoln High School
(d) Fitzgerald High School

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

4. Luke's comment that they should just take Huck out and shoot him is seen as proof of what by Carl McLean?
(a) That high school students are not mature enough to understand the novel.
(b) That the novel inspired violence.
(c) That white students are insensitive to black issues.
(d) That young people lack respect.

5. According to Griswold, who has the right to participate in the activities of pubic school systems?
(a) Students.
(b) Any taxpayer.
(c) Anyone with a driver's licence.
(d) Members of the Parent Teacher Association.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would be Griswold's preferred title for the debate?

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

3. What is the name of the class Maggie Crowley teaches?

4. What did the school founder George Mason claim?

5. What does Nora Bates make her class do in addition to studying their textbooks?

(see the answer key)

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