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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. For what purpose does Barney suggest finding Mrs. Salter?
2. Who does Carl suggest should be photographed to balance out the wall of photos?
3. What kind of behavior does Griswold believe freedom to be?
4. What does Mr. Moore attempt to explain about the racist references in the novel?
5. In a class discussion, what does Kate note about authors?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Nora describe words such as 'clergyperson' and 'policeperson'?
2. What kind of behavior does Griswold believe freedom is, and how does he think it should be taught?
3. How does Nora explain Mrs. Salters' departure?
4. What relevance do the portraits on Principal Moore's wall have in this chapter?
5. What did Alexis de Tocqueville have to say about life in America?
6. What happens when Principal Moore encourages Nora to think of herself as a black person?
7. How does Principal Moore attempt to calm Mr. McLean over what he finds offensive in "Huckleberry Finn"?
8. On what grounds is Gordon McLean offended by "Huckleberry Finn", and what has done about it?
9. What reaction do we see from Kate when Barney comments that "it doesn't feel right" to refer to authors as 'she' in the abstract?
10. What do we learn about Barney in Chapter 6?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Nora is a main character of the novel who has a number of opinions on the novel's major themes. Write a character study of Nora and discuss how this character influenced the events of the story.
Essay Topic 2
In Chapter 12, Stanley Komax raises the question of who has the right to make decisions for others. Write an opinion essay with references to the topics explored in the novel.
Essay Topic 3
Racism is one of the main themes of the novel. Discuss the dangers of racism, whether real or perceived.
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