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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What word does Kate use to describe sexism and racism?
(a) Acceptable.
(b) Inevitable.
(c) Comfortable.
(d) Unbelieveable

3. What reason does Nora give for Mrs. Salter's departure?
(a) Mrs. Salter was offered a better position elsewhere.
(b) Mr. Moore didn't like Mrs. Salter.
(c) Mrs. Salter had fallen ill.
(d) Mrs. Salter took early retirement.

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

5. What does Barney ask Kate to make her call him crude before walking away?
(a) Barney suggests the book should be more sexist.
(b) Barney suggests the books be burned.
(c) Barney suggests Kate drop the class.
(d) Barney suggests Kate doesn't know how to read.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1919, for what crime were who flew red flags, arrested?

2. What is supposed to happen when complaints are made about books in the school library?

3. Where do Deirdre and Nora discuss the truth behind what happened to Mrs. Salter?

4. Who does Carl suggest should be photographed to balance out the wall of photos?

5. What did Mrs. Salter do after fighting with Mr. Moore about what was happening in the library?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Deirdre Fitzgerald.

2. What are Griswold's beliefs about censorship?

3. On what grounds is Gordon McLean offended by "Huckleberry Finn", and what has done about it?

4. Of what does Kate inform Barney regarding the school librarian?

5. What are some of the beliefs of Hugo Black shared by Kent Dickenson?

6. How does Principal Moore attempt to calm Mr. McLean over what he finds offensive in "Huckleberry Finn"?

7. Why does Matthew Griswold believe religious concepts should be introduced in schools?

8. According to Dickenson, when is an apparent free choice not free at all, and what example does he provide?

9. What does Carl McLean demand happen in regards to the novel, and how does Principal Moore respond?

10. What is Barney doing at the library?

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