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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How does Nora describe the words like "clergyperson" and "policeperson"?
(a) As deformities of language.
(b) As perfectly acceptable words.
(c) As slang in the age of political correctness.
(d) As examples of the flexibility of language.
2. What does Mr. Moore attempt to explain about the racist references in the novel?
(a) That the references are actually disapproving of racist attitudes.
(b) That the references are all in Mr. McLean's imagination.
(c) That the references are simply a sign of the times.
(d) That the references really aren't that offensive.
3. What does Nora say Tocqueville felt Americans truly ruled?
(a) Themselves.
(b) The global economy.
(c) The modern age.
(d) The fields of science and technology.
4. What does the acronym SOCASH stand for?
(a) Save Our Children from American School Heretics.
(b) Save Our Children from Authors, Satirists & Humorists.
(c) Save Our Children from Atheist Secular Humanism.
(d) Save Our Children from Austen, Shakespeare & Hemmingway.
5. What did de Tocqueville fear was lost in an effort by Americans to assimilate?
(a) Traditions.
(b) Freedoms.
(c) Culture.
(d) Individuality.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is Gordon's opinion of Nora after reading Huckleberry Finn?
2. What word does Kate use to describe sexism and racism?
3. Who is Mrs. Salters?
4. What action does Gordon take after reading Huckleberry Finn?
5. What is Kate's opinion of Huckleberry Finn?
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