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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Moore consider searching the school for before Mr. McLean arrives?
(a) Deirdre, so she can join the meeting.
(b) A copy of "Huckleberry Finn".
(c) An image of Martin Luther King.
(d) A more comfortable chair for his office.

2. What does Mr. Moore attempt to explain about the racist references in the novel?
(a) That the references are simply a sign of the times.
(b) That the references are actually disapproving of racist attitudes.
(c) That the references are all in Mr. McLean's imagination.
(d) That the references really aren't that offensive.

3. What does Luke compare his mother to in an effort to convey the lack of freedom in his life?
(a) A school principal.
(b) A police officer.
(c) A warden.
(d) A fairy tale step-mother.

4. Which of the following books is mentioned as having been attacked in the past?
(a) Animal Farm.
(b) Pride and Prejudice.
(c) The Catcher in the Rye.
(d) Oliver Twist.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What subject does Nora Baines teach?

2. What does Nora suggest the students use instead of "he" or "she" to refer to authors?

3. Who will represent The Citizen's League for the Preservation of American Values in the debate?

4. What position does Deidre Fitzgerald hold at the school?

5. What does Nora wish to speak to Deidre about when she enters the library?

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