View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following books is on the reading list for Nora's class?
(a) The Hobbit.
(b) A Tale of Two Cities.
(c) The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
(d) The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe.

4. In a class discussion, what does Kate note about authors?
(a) Authors often use pseudonyms.
(b) Authors don't make much money.
(c) Authors are free to write whatever they want to.
(d) Authors are not all male.

5. Who does Kate claim truly ruled in America?
(a) Male, white people.
(b) The lobbyists in Washington.
(c) Powerful businessmen.
(d) The rich upperclass.

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

7. Why does Griswold believe high school students should not be allowed to have free choice?
(a) Students lack common sense.
(b) Students are not able to think clearly.
(c) Students are too selfish.
(d) Students are not ready for such degrees of freedom.

8. Who is Carl McLean?
(a) A student in Nora's class.
(b) Gordon's father.
(c) The school superintendant.
(d) The leader of the Parent Teacher Association.

9. Who does Principal Moore request to come to see him first thing in the morning?
(a) Gordon McLean.
(b) Deirdre Fitzgerald.
(c) Nora Baines.
(d) Barney Roth.

10. 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.

11. What does Mr. Moore attempt to explain about the racist references in the novel?
(a) That the references are all in Mr. McLean's imagination.
(b) That the references are simply a sign of the times.
(c) That the references really aren't that offensive.
(d) That the references are actually disapproving of racist attitudes.

12. What organization will the lawyer invited to the debate represent?
(a) The Constitutional Rights Foundation.
(b) Amnesty International.
(c) People For The American Way.
(d) The American Civil Liberties Union.

13. What is Barney's full first name?
(a) Barnett.
(b) Barnard.
(c) Barnabas.
(d) Barnum.

14. What is the topic of the debate Maggie invites Nora and her class to attend?
(a) Individual freedoms.
(b) Constitutional rights.
(c) Censorship.
(d) Freedom of the press.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At Deidre's former place of employment, who was responsible for choosing the books?

2. What does Nora anticipate will happen at the school over the "Huckleberry Finn" issue?

3. Who is Hugo Black?

4. At which university was the speaker Matthew Griswold referred to in his story booed?

5. Which of the following books is mentioned as having been attacked in the past?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 532 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample