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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pp 231 - 242.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Mike, when did American colleges start using preparatory courses?
(a) Late 1800's.
(b) Early 1800's.
(c) Early 1900's .
(d) Mid 1800's.

2. According to Mike what was task representation?
(a) The way a problem was depicted in text.
(b) The way a problem was depicted in the mind.
(c) The approach a person took in solving a problem.
(d) The way a person looked at a problem.

3. What did Jon tell Mike that he wanted to be?
(a) An artist.
(b) A public speaker.
(c) A writer.
(d) A teacher.

4. Who said that students "had been hurt about their intelligence"?
(a) Lillian.
(b) Jones.
(c) Maslow.
(d) Rose.

5. What did Mike believe that his students needed to be immersed in?
(a) The ability to self express.
(b) Fine literature.
(c) Good teaching.
(d) Talking, reading, and writing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Mike say was the most enjoyable program they set up during their time in El Monte?

2. Who did Mike say was the coolest kid he knew?

3. What did Mike say first interested him in writing?

4. What did the English Department in Ohio want?

5. What was the name of Mike's college roommate from South L.A.?

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