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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Carl McLean demand?
(a) That the book be removed from the school.
(b) That his son be transferred to another school.
(c) The Nora be fired.
(d) That the library be closed.

2. As Nora passes Gordon in the hall, what does he proclaim?
(a) That Nora's job is in trouble.
(b) That the school football team just won a game.
(c) That Gordon will be dropping her class.
(d) That Huckleberry Finn is dead.

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

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

5. Who is Barney named after?
(a) A comic strip character.
(b) His uncle.
(c) A famous author.
(d) His grandfather.

6. What did de Tocqueville fear was lost in an effort by Americans to assimilate?
(a) Culture.
(b) Freedoms.
(c) Individuality.
(d) Traditions.

7. What does Nora Bates make her class do in addition to studying their textbooks?
(a) Interview local historians.
(b) Watch the evening news.
(c) Read novels.
(d) Keep a journal.

8. Deidre realizes she is late for a meeting with whom?
(a) Maggie Crowley.
(b) Principal Moore.
(c) Nora Baines.
(d) Carl McLean.

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

10. Where is the book that Barney is seeking?
(a) Another sudent has borrowed the book.
(b) The book has been "removed".
(c) The book has been replaced.
(d) Nora has borrowed the book.

11. It is Black's belief that having the ability to explore, grow and adapt free of government control will create what for the people?
(a) Happiness and security.
(b) Fortune and prosperity.
(c) Sense and sensibility.
(d) Misery and anguish.

12. In Chapter 7, what is said to be the enemy of true freedom?
(a) Tyranny.
(b) Prejudice.
(c) Dependence.
(d) Racism.

13. What does Nora wish to speak to Deidre about when she enters the library?
(a) Principal Moore.
(b) The weather.
(c) Her overdue books.
(d) New books in the library.

14. What is supposed to happen when complaints are made about books in the school library?
(a) The complaints should be submitted to the school board.
(b) A book review procedure should take place.
(c) The complaints should be ignored.
(d) The books should be banned immediately.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Luke compare his mother to in an effort to convey the lack of freedom in his life?

2. Who will represent The Citizen's League for the Preservation of American Values in the debate?

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

4. What is the name of the school the students attend?

5. What does Nora say Tocqueville felt Americans truly ruled?

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