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- ↑ Jensen, Anne (February 2009). "Addressing the Cancellation of the French AP Literature Exam". The French Review. 82 (3): 610–614. JSTOR 25481624.
- ↑ D'gama, Alissa M (April 14, 2008). "College Board Cancels Four AP Examinations". The Harvard Crimson. Retrieved October 24, 2018.
- ↑ Pennell, Arden (May 9, 2008). "French teacher fights cancellation of AP exam". Palo Alto Online. Retrieved October 24, 2018.