The Day They Came
To Arrest The Book
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1. Why did the book The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn anger Gordon? Do
you agree with him? Why or why not?
2. Why did the teacher use a book that might be expected to upset some
students? Do you agree or disagree with her motivation?
3. What does freedom of speech mean?
4. What is censorship?
5. Is the right to freedom of speech damaged by censoring one book? Explain.
6. "Selective censorship" was a term used by the principal. Do you think such a
concept is possible and in keeping with the First Amendment? Explain why
or why not?
7. Barney and other students used the school paper to cover the issue. Do you
think they were fair? Explain.
8. Are all newspapers fair? Explain.
9. What is the newspaper's responsibility in reporting an issue?
10. What did Barney and Gordon learn about themselves and each other? How
did it affect their relationship?
11. Is freedom of speech an issue about which teenagers should be concerned?
Explain.