View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Reuben Foster tell Principal Moore to share the School Board's decision with?
(a) The media.
(b) The George Mason faculty.
(c) Nora and Deirdre.
(d) No one.

2. In class, how does Barney describe "Huckleberry Finn" to Gordon?
(a) As a story that transcends racial issues.
(b) As unintentionally offensive.
(c) As a great work of American literature.
(d) As a book about two men who care for each other.

3. 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 Huckleberry Finn should be banned.
(c) That citizens should be protected from offensive material.
(d) That freedom is dangerous.

4. What does Lomax say can happen when one group is given the power to censor?
(a) The group can become ineffective with time.
(b) The group can easily lose sight of its goals.
(c) The group can be faced with constant scrutiny.
(d) The group can easily turn on those who appointed it.

5. Where is the review hearing being held?
(a) In the school library.
(b) At the town hall.
(c) At the town library.
(d) In the auditorium.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Barney's father say often comes of those who avoid the issues when pressed for details?

2. A teacher at the school has filed a complaint against the book for what reason?

3. At the beginning of Chapter 11, some students object to staying in what sort of class?

4. What does Moore commend Barney on?

5. What does Moore say of his past with Karen Salter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What results from Barney's article being published?

2. How does Maggie Crowley threaten Principal Moore as he attempts to block Barney's article from being published?

3. What reasons were given for the decision to ban "Huckleberry Finn" at the school?

4. Deirdre and Kate both state that freedom can be dangerous. Explain their individual points of view.

5. What would Matthew Griswold like to see happen to "Huckleberry Finn", and does he consider his preference censorship?

6. Why has Karen now decided to take part in Barney's interview and what repercussions does she face by doing so?

7. What repercussions does Maggie Crowley suggest could result from Barney publishing his article?

8. Why did Moore's request that Charles Dickens' "Our Mutual Friend" be removed from the library prove to be "the last straw" for Karen Salters, and how did she respond to Principal Moore?

9. What are Nora's evaluations of the members of the review committee?

10. Who is Steve Turney and why does he stay in Nora's class when other students walk out?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,108 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample