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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nora say is actually tried when a book is on trial?
(a) The imagination, free-speech and feeling of its author.
(b) The arts.
(c) The values of the American public.
(d) Those individuals who have read and found value in the book.

2. What did Mrs. Salter do after fighting with Mr. Moore about what was happening in the library?
(a) Mrs. Salter burned a pile of books.
(b) Mrs. Salter threw books at Mr. Moore.
(c) Mrs. Salter quit her job.
(d) Mrs. Salter took an extended vacation.

3. What advice does Karen give Barney on his article?
(a) To stay objective.
(b) To be repectful.
(c) To cite his sources.
(d) To write it strongly and accurately.

4. In his meeting with Nora, what does Principal Moore say causes teacher burnout?
(a) Indifference.
(b) Coaching too many sports.
(c) Overreaction.
(d) Planning too many activities.

5. At the end of the chapter, what does Barney proclaim is now a personal issue for him?
(a) The First Amendment.
(b) The "Huckleberry Finn" controversy.
(c) Racism.
(d) The running of the school paper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Barney written for the school paper?

2. Who is Gordon McLean?

3. What action does Gordon take after reading Huckleberry Finn?

4. When he can't find the book that he wants, what does Deirdre offer Barney?

5. What does Nora state about books in general?

(see the answer key)

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