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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 Barney ask Principal Moore about the interview to determine whether it is fit to be published?

2. Where is the school board meeting held?

3. Who argues with Principal Moore about the publishing of the Salters Interview at the beginning of Chapter 14?

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

5. What does Karen suggest is the reason Principal Moore wanted the Dickens novel removed?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Karen Salters tell Barney about how censorship was carried out in the school library before her departure?

5. What is Reuben Foster doing in his office at the beginning of Chapter 10?

6. Outline Principal Moore's arguments in trying to get Deirdre to remove "Huckleberry Finn" from the library shelves.

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

8. Outline Deirdre's arguments in her refusal to remove "Huckleberry Finn" from the library shelves.

9. What would Matthew Griswold like to see happen to "Huckleberry Finn", and does he consider his preference censorship?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A number of different literary works are mentioned in the novel. What do these novels have in common? After reading the novel, what do you believe the author's view on freedom of the press is?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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