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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Luke think of Gordon's reaction to Huckleberry Finn?
(a) Luke thinks Gordon is seeking attention.
(b) Luke thinks Gordon is right.
(c) Luke thinks Gordon is misunderstanding the story.
(d) Luke thinks Gordon is overreacting.

2. What does Gordon say about his parents?
(a) They are too lenient.
(b) They are tough like prison guards.
(c) They don't know the meaning of the word 'discipline'.
(d) They are strict.

3. What nickname do Barney and Luke have for their principal?
(a) Mighty Mike.
(b) Monster Mike.
(c) Moore the Bore.
(d) Mr. Say-no-Moore.

4. According to Griswold, who has the right to participate in the activities of pubic school systems?
(a) Any taxpayer.
(b) Students.
(c) Anyone with a driver's licence.
(d) Members of the Parent Teacher Association.

5. In a class discussion, what does Kate note about authors?
(a) Authors are free to write whatever they want to.
(b) Authors don't make much money.
(c) Authors are not all male.
(d) Authors often use pseudonyms.

6. Which of the following describes Deidre Fitzgerald?
(a) A petite, fashionable woman.
(b) An elderly woman with short hair.
(c) A short, heavy-set woman with glasses.
(d) A tall, slender woman with a kind voice.

7. What does Mr. Moore notice about the guest speakers whose photos hang on his wall?
(a) Very few of them are black.
(b) Some of them are very distinguished looking.
(c) Many of them have passed away.
(d) A couple of them are strangely dressed.

8. What organization will the lawyer invited to the debate represent?
(a) The Constitutional Rights Foundation.
(b) People For The American Way.
(c) The American Civil Liberties Union.
(d) Amnesty International.

9. What does Nora suggest the students use instead of "he" or "she" to refer to authors?
(a) "The novelists."
(b) "They."
(c) The wordsmiths."
(d) "The composers"

10. In which situation does Deirdre state that she is terrifying?
(a) When she first wakes up in the morning.
(b) When she spots an empty parking space.
(c) When she is lied to.
(d) When her back is against a wall.

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

12. Deidre realizes she is late for a meeting with whom?
(a) Carl McLean.
(b) Maggie Crowley.
(c) Nora Baines.
(d) Principal Moore.

13. What is Kate's opinion of Huckleberry Finn?
(a) The novel is too difficult to understand.
(b) The novel is racist and sexist.
(c) The novel is misunderstood.
(d) The novel is Kate's favorite.

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

15. What does Barney say about his parents?
(a) They treat him like an adult.
(b) They follow his every move.
(c) They don't seem to notice him.
(d) They trust him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the book that Barney is seeking?

2. What does Mr. Moore attempt to explain about the racist references in the novel?

3. What subject does Nora Baines teach?

4. In Matthew's story, what was the topic of the speaker's speech?

5. What book by Alexis de Tocqueville does Nora introduce in her class?

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