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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following describes Deidre Fitzgerald?
(a) A petite, fashionable woman.
(b) A short, heavy-set woman with glasses.
(c) An elderly woman with short hair.
(d) A tall, slender woman with a kind voice.

3. What is Gordon's opinion of Nora after reading Huckleberry Finn?
(a) Nora must be a feminist.
(b) Nora must not have read the book.
(c) Nora must not care how her black students feel.
(d) Nora must be trying to offend the boys in her class.

4. Who will represent The Citizen's League for the Preservation of American Values in the debate?
(a) The Mayor.
(b) Carl McLean.
(c) Principal Moore.
(d) Matthew Griswold.

5. Who is Hugo Black?
(a) A student in Maggie's class.
(b) A school janitor.
(c) A participant in the debate.
(d) A Supreme Court Justice

6. What does Gordon say about his parents?
(a) They are too lenient.
(b) They don't know the meaning of the word 'discipline'.
(c) They are strict.
(d) They are tough like prison guards.

7. When he can't find the book that he wants, what does Deirdre offer Barney?
(a) An audio version.
(b) Her own private copy.
(c) To borrow a copy from another school.
(d) To buy another copy.

8. In Matthew's story, what was the topic of the speaker's speech?
(a) The mysteries of the universe.
(b) The marvels of the body.
(c) The miracles of the mind.
(d) The essence of the soul.

9. What subject does Nora Baines teach?
(a) History.
(b) Science.
(c) Art.
(d) Social studies.

10. How did Kate learn about what happened to Mrs. Salters?
(a) From Mrs. Baines.
(b) From Principal Moore.
(c) From the local newspaper.
(d) From her mother.

11. What does Mr. Moore notice about the guest speakers whose photos hang on his wall?
(a) Some of them are very distinguished looking.
(b) A couple of them are strangely dressed.
(c) Many of them have passed away.
(d) Very few of them are black.

12. What occurred prior to Mrs. Salters leaving her position at the school?
(a) An altercation.
(b) An assault.
(c) An affair.
(d) An accident.

13. What is the topic of the book Barney went to the library to find?
(a) Banned books.
(b) Human rights.
(c) Mark Twain.
(d) Newspaper publishing,

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Carl McLean demand?

2. Who does Principal Moore request to come to see him first thing in the morning?

3. What, according to Dickenson, is the best way to fight a lie?

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

5. How does Barney say Kate gets her fun?

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