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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Nora give for Mrs. Salter's departure?
(a) Mrs. Salter took early retirement.
(b) Mr. Moore didn't like Mrs. Salter.
(c) Mrs. Salter was offered a better position elsewhere.
(d) Mrs. Salter had fallen ill.

2. How does Nora describe the words like "clergyperson" and "policeperson"?
(a) As examples of the flexibility of language.
(b) As slang in the age of political correctness.
(c) As perfectly acceptable words.
(d) As deformities of language.

3. What word does Kate use to describe sexism and racism?
(a) Acceptable.
(b) Comfortable.
(c) Inevitable.
(d) Unbelieveable

4. What is supposed to happen when complaints are made about books in the school library?
(a) A book review procedure should take place.
(b) The complaints should be submitted to the school board.
(c) The complaints should be ignored.
(d) The books should be banned immediately.

5. According to Nora, how did Principal Moore deal with controversial books?
(a) He would tear out the pages with offensive content.
(b) He would encourage students to read them.
(c) He would let the P.T.A. decide what to do.
(d) He would ask Mrs. Salter to remove them from the library.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Kate Stevens?

2. Where do Deirdre and Nora discuss the truth behind what happened to Mrs. Salter?

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

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

5. Who does Kate claim truly ruled in America?

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