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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what purpose does Barney suggest finding Mrs. Salter?
(a) To get her advice on an essay.
(b) To interview her for the school newspaper.
(c) To throw her a party.
(d) To convince her to return to the school.

2. What does Barney want to do as an adult?
(a) Barney wants to be a writer.
(b) Barney wants to be a teacher.
(c) Barney wants to be a researcher.
(d) Barney wants to be a librarian.

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

4. In 1919, for what crime were who flew red flags, arrested?
(a) Communism.
(b) Disturbing the peace.
(c) Bad taste.
(d) Treason.

5. Why does Griswold believe high school students should not be allowed to have free choice?
(a) Students lack common sense.
(b) Students are not able to think clearly.
(c) Students are too selfish.
(d) Students are not ready for such degrees of freedom.

6. Where do Deirdre and Nora discuss the truth behind what happened to Mrs. Salter?
(a) In the school library.
(b) At a coffeeshop.
(c) In the teachers' lounge.
(d) At a fast food joint.

7. What does Mr. Moore believe will happen in Nora's class?
(a) The book will be censored of all offensive content.
(b) The black students will be excused from the class.
(c) The book will no longer be taught.
(d) The book will be taught in the context of anti-racism.

8. In Matthew's story, what was the topic of the speaker's speech?
(a) The miracles of the mind.
(b) The essence of the soul.
(c) The mysteries of the universe.
(d) The marvels of the body.

9. What is Gordon's opinion of Nora after reading Huckleberry Finn?
(a) Nora must not have read the book.
(b) Nora must not care how her black students feel.
(c) Nora must be a feminist.
(d) Nora must be trying to offend the boys in her class.

10. What is the title of the debate?
(a) "Is Individual Freedom Worth Fighting For?"
(b) "Is America out of Hand?"
(c) "Is Individual Freedom Getting out of Hand?"
(d) "Is America really Free?"

11. 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 really aren't that offensive.
(c) That the references are all in Mr. McLean's imagination.
(d) That the references are actually disapproving of racist attitudes.

12. What does Nora say Tocqueville felt Americans truly ruled?
(a) The fields of science and technology.
(b) The modern age.
(c) The global economy.
(d) Themselves.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What occurred prior to Mrs. Salters leaving her position at the school?

2. In which situation does Deirdre state that she is terrifying?

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

4. It is Black's belief that having the ability to explore, grow and adapt free of government control will create what for the people?

5. What does Luke think of Gordon's reaction to Huckleberry Finn?

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