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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. What does Kate say Gordon should not have to be reminded of in class?

2. Who do Evelyn Kantrow and Stanley Lomax represent on the committee?

3. What does Kate believe educational institutions should guide students on?

4. What does Luke question Barney about in regards to the school paper?

5. What right(s) does Kate feel are being infringed on by having to read "Huckleberry Finn"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. 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?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The main characters of the novel often had contrasting views of the censorship issue. Outline and compare the views of three of the main characters, and determine whether these views affected their relationship with one another.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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