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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, The Mystery of Teaching.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When To Teach: The Journey of a Teacher was written, what percentage of American children awoke everyday in poverty?
(a) 22% of American children awoke everyday in poverty.
(b) 33% of American children awoke everyday in poverty.
(c) 25% of American children awoke everyday in poverty.
(d) 50% of American children awoke everyday in poverty.

2. What does Ayers say the message should be to the children in youth?
(a) You are here for an education.
(b) Focus on other students.
(c) Do your best.
(d) You are a valuable person.

3. According to Chapter 2, "Seeing the Student," what is the often underutilized source of knowledge about youngsters?
(a) Doctors.
(b) Parents.
(c) Teachers.
(d) The child.

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

5. In what publication did Bernardina and Zayd read coverage of the Central Park rape?
(a) The Chicago Sun Times.
(b) The Chicago Tribune.
(c) The New York Times.
(d) The Washington Post.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who documented her classroom experiences through an impressive series of books?

2. What level of teachers needed to visit and revisit the regular curriculum question regularly?

3. What type of music was played at the detention center during work time?

4. According to Ayers, what is in charge at the schools that limited individuality?

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

(see the answer key)

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