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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Luke think of Gordon's reaction to Huckleberry Finn?
(a) Luke thinks Gordon is overreacting.
(b) Luke thinks Gordon is right.
(c) Luke thinks Gordon is misunderstanding the story.
(d) Luke thinks Gordon is seeking attention.

2. Who is Kate Stevens?
(a) A student at the school.
(b) Barney's sister.
(c) The school librarian.
(d) A student teacher.

3. Who does Kate claim truly ruled in America?
(a) Male, white people.
(b) The rich upperclass.
(c) The lobbyists in Washington.
(d) Powerful businessmen.

4. What is the topic of the debate Maggie invites Nora and her class to attend?
(a) Censorship.
(b) Individual freedoms.
(c) Constitutional rights.
(d) Freedom of the press.

5. What action does Gordon take after reading Huckleberry Finn?
(a) Gordon drops out of Nora's class.
(b) Gordon asks his father to file a complaint.
(c) Gordon starts and argument with Nora.
(d) Gordon burns the book.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did de Tocqueville fear was lost in an effort by Americans to assimilate?

2. What nickname do Barney and Luke have for their principal?

3. What does Barney ask Kate to make her call him crude before walking away?

4. As Nora passes Gordon in the hall, what does he proclaim?

5. Which of the following authors is mentioned as having been attacked in the past?

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