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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At Deidre's former place of employment, who was responsible for choosing the books?

2. At which university was the speaker Matthew Griswold referred to in his story booed?

3. Who is Kate Stevens?

4. What book by Alexis de Tocqueville does Nora introduce in her class?

5. What does Mr. Moore attempt to explain about the racist references in the novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What example does Matthew Griswold use to demonstrate that freedom has become less individualized?

2. How does the meeting between Nora Baines and Matthew Griswold go?

3. What are Griswold's beliefs about censorship?

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

5. What do we learn about Barney in Chapter 6?

6. What is Barney doing at the library?

7. What is Principal Moore's response to Nora's vehement refusal to allow "Huckleberry Finn" to be removed from her class?

8. How does Nora explain Mrs. Salters' departure?

9. What does Nora Baines tell Deirdre about censorship issues at the school?

10. How does Nora react to Principal Moore asking her to pull "Huckleberry Finn" from her class?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It can be said that Principal Moore acts as the antagonist of the novel. Using evidence from the story, explain your whether you believe this to be true or not.

Essay Topic 2

The debate in Chapter 7 and 8 is a tool to teach the students to form their own opinions. Do you believe that the debate, as well as the censorship controversy, helped the students form their own opinions? Provide evidence from the story to back up your argument.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses symbolism to convey some of the core themes of the novel. Write an essay explaining the meaning behind the author's use of symbolism.

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