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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who argues with Principal Moore about the publishing of the Salters Interview at the beginning of Chapter 14?
(a) Kate.
(b) Barney and Maggie.
(c) Carl McLean.
(d) Deirdre Fitzgerald.

2. What book containing rape, slavery and murder did Karen complain about to Moore?
(a) The Grapes of Wrath.
(b) War and Peace.
(c) The Holy Bible.
(d) Gone with the Wind.

3. What does Barney compare the banning of "Huckleberry Finn" to?
(a) Living in Prison.
(b) The novel, "1984".
(c) Nazi actions.
(d) Communism.

4. What does Nora feel should never occur?
(a) Teachers going unchallenged.
(b) Students walking out of class.
(c) Books being put on trial.
(d) Parents interfering in the classroom.

5. What does Barney suggest Gordon should do in discussions about Huckleberry Finn?
(a) Gordon should raise his voice.
(b) Gordon should speak out.
(c) Gordon should excuse himself.
(d) Gordon should keep his opinions to himself.

6. What does Nora ask Griswold?
(a) Whether he has even read "Huckleberry Finn".
(b) Whether he respects women.
(c) Whether he is an agent of the Soviet Union.
(d) Whether he believes in free speech.

7. What are Luke, Barney and Nora doing in the library?
(a) Waiting for the names of the review committee to be released.
(b) Creating petitions to save "Huckleberry Finn".
(c) Researching book bannings in America.
(d) Holding a tutoring session.

8. What does Principal Moore tell Deirdre to do if a student asks for Huckleberry Finn?
(a) To tell them it is out.
(b) To give them detention.
(c) To tell them to get it from the town library.
(d) To give them a copy of the book.

9. During her appearance on television, on which point did Deirdre state her agreement with Kate?
(a) That there is sexism in Huckleberry Finn.
(b) That freedom is dangerous.
(c) That citizens should be protected from offensive material.
(d) That Huckleberry Finn should be banned.

10. What right(s) does Kate feel are being infringed on by having to read "Huckleberry Finn"?
(a) The right to freedom of education.
(b) The right to speak freely and demonstrate.
(c) The right to freedom of choice.
(d) The right to be free from racism and sexism.

11. What does Moore commend Barney on?
(a) For his interest in school activities.
(b) For his balanced presentation of the issues in the school paper.
(c) For attending the review hearing.
(d) For his perfect score on a test.

12. Which Charles Dickens novel had Moore requested Karen remove from the library?
(a) "Our Mutual Friend".
(b) "David Copperfield".
(c) "Great Expectations".
(d) "A Tale of Two Cities".

13. What does Deirdre remind Moore he should be respectful of?
(a) The influence he has on the students.
(b) The literary career of Mark Twain.
(c) The procedures of the school.
(d) Her role as librarian.

14. What did Karen warn she might do which spurred Principal Moore to threaten to fire her?
(a) Burn down the library.
(b) Report him for incompetence.
(c) Return any 'removed' books to the shelves.
(d) Go to the media.

15. What has Barney arranged to meet Karen Salters for?
(a) An interview.
(b) Journalistic advice.
(c) To introduce her to Deirdre Fitzgerald.
(d) To return a book.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who admits to ignoring Frank Sylvester and Helen Cook since the vote?

2. What does Barney state that no one should have the right to do?

3. What does Barney offer Principal Moore should his article be published?

4. What does Kate say Gordon should not have to be reminded of in class?

5. What area is it decided copies of "Huckleberry Finn" should be moved to?

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