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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Seeing the Student.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, "Beginning: The Challenge of Teaching," what did John struggle with?
(a) Schizophrenia.
(b) Job loss.
(c) Abused at home.
(d) Alcoholism.

2. What does Ayers identify as a time of invention, discovery, and surprise?
(a) Daycare.
(b) Adulthood.
(c) Childhood.
(d) School.

3. Which country's children did Gellhorn write about?
(a) Canada.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Vietnam.
(d) United States.

4. Ayers believes that learning is what?
(a) Boring.
(b) Not linear.
(c) Easy.
(d) Hard.

5. What does Ayers say that people must have to promote change in the educational system?
(a) A strong commitment.
(b) Experience.
(c) A revolution.
(d) Parental support.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did deficiencies make Ayers feel?

2. What is considered by Ayers an epidemic in our schools known as a toxic habit with no limits?

3. What did Ayers say died at an early age for too many young Americans?

4. What is the focus of Ayers' book To Teach: The Journey of a Teacher, Second Edition?

5. In the year 2000, how many children did not have health insurance?

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