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

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

3. 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.

4. What organization has also filed a complaint against the book?
(a) The American Education League.
(b) Parents for Moral Schools.
(c) The Organization for Educational Morality.
(d) Christians for American Schools.

5. What reason does Stanley Lomax suggest as the only one Kate could have for trusting him?
(a) He is a black man.
(b) He is a white man.
(c) He is a well-dressed man.
(d) He is an old man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maggie suggest might happen if Barney offends Principal Moore?

2. What has Deirdre heard some people described as worse than books that degrade minorities?

3. What do Barney, Luke, Gordon and Kate do during lunchtime?

4. What book containing rape, slavery and murder did Karen complain about to Moore?

5. What does Principal Moore talk to in his office?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Karen Salters tell Barney about how censorship was carried out in the school library before her departure?

2. What rights does Ken Dickenson say he is defending when he speaks on behalf of "Huckleberry Finn"?

3. What hypocrisy does Nora Baines show in Chapter 15?

4. For what reason does Deirdre suggest Pride and Prejudice might be offensive?

5. What is Carl McLean's official complaint against "Huckleberry Finn"?

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

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

8. What further complaints have been made against "Huckleberry Finn" and by whom have they been made?

9. Why do Barney's parents get so angry after Barney remarks on television that he is unsure whether they would allow him to read the Bible now that it is under scrutiny?

10. Outline the story Stanley Lomax told about the governor of Georgia and explain its significance.

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