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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 Nora Baines walk into the library carrying?
(a) The written complaint from Carl McLean.
(b) A cup of coffee.
(c) A stack of test papers.
(d) A copy of Huckleberry Finn.

2. At the beginning of Chapter 11, some students object to staying in what sort of class?
(a) An oppressive class.
(b) An offensive class.
(c) A harmful class.
(d) A racist class.

3. What has Barney written for the school paper?
(a) An editorial about Huckleberry Finn.
(b) An investigation of Prinicipal Moore's censorship.
(c) A profile of Principal Moore.
(d) An interview with Deirdre Fitzgerald.

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

5. What book does Kate cite as not possibly offensive to anyone?
(a) Goodnight, Moon.
(b) Vanity Fair.
(c) One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
(d) Pride and Prejudice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Dennis claim Jim and Huck's nudity in the novel suggests?

2. Where is the review hearing being held?

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

4. What does Steve Turney believe about many of the individuals who have complained about Huckleberry Finn?

5. After local press publicizes the issues at the school, who begins to show interest in the story?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Outline Steve Turney's speech in support of "Huckleberry Finn".

3. 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?

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

5. What does Barney write about Principal Moore in his newspaper article?

6. What decisions does Barney come to in regards to his article?

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

8. Why does Luke's comment that Huck should be taken out and shot enrage Carl McLean?

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

10. Describe the setting of the school board meeting.

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