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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. Where is the review hearing being held?

2. Who recants their original vote to ban Huckleberry Finn in a newspaper editorial?

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

4. What is Steve's belief about Twain's use of the word 'nigger'?

5. What does the committee decide of Huckleberry Finn?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Deirdre and Kate both state that freedom can be dangerous. Explain their individual points of view.

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

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

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

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

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

9. As they await the release of the names of the review committee members, what do Barney and Luke discuss in reference to the previous year's censorship issues?

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

This novel depicts the struggles one faces when choosing to stand up for what one believes in. Discuss who and how the characters stand up for what they believe in, as well as the results of said actions.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The education system is placed under scrutiny in this novel. One of the questions asked is "Who should decide which reading materials the students are permitted to read?" Write an opinion essay based on this question.

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