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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What has Barney arranged to meet Karen Salters for?
2. What happens to the immoral characters in Dickens' story?
3. How does Principal Moore try to convince Deirdre to remove the books from the library?
4. What does Barney suggest Gordon should do in discussions about Huckleberry Finn?
5. What are Luke, Barney and Nora doing in the library?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why did Moore's request that Charles Dickens' "Our Mutual Friend" be removed from the library prove to be "the last straw" for Karen Salters, and how did she respond to Principal Moore?
2. Why has Karen now decided to take part in Barney's interview and what repercussions does she face by doing so?
3. Outline Steve Turney's speech in support of "Huckleberry Finn".
4. Outline the story Stanley Lomax told about the governor of Georgia and explain its significance.
5. What does Karen Salters tell Barney about how censorship was carried out in the school library before her departure?
6. What repercussions does Maggie Crowley suggest could result from Barney publishing his article?
7. What decisions does Barney come to in regards to his article?
8. What is Reuben Foster doing in his office at the beginning of Chapter 10?
9. As they await the release of the names of the review committee members, what do Barney and Luke discuss in reference to the previous year's censorship issues?
10. What is Carl McLean's official complaint against "Huckleberry Finn"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The education system is placed under scrutiny in this novel. One of the questions asked is "Who should decide which reading materials the students are permitted to read?" Write an opinion essay based on this question.
Essay Topic 2
This novel depicts the struggles one faces when choosing to stand up for what one believes in. Discuss who and how the characters stand up for what they believe in, as well as the results of said actions.
Essay Topic 3
The censorship issue at George Mason High School caused a divide amongst its students, parents and teachers. Examine how the "Huckleberry Finn" issue affected the existing friendships of Barney, Gordon, Kate and Luke.
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