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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Beginning, The Challenge of Teaching.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which publication did Martha Gellhorn write a piece about loving our children?
(a) Ladies Home Journal.
(b) Life.
(c) Time.
(d) Redbook.

2. What does Ayers say followed Jose around like a shadow?
(a) Violence.
(b) Job loss.
(c) School failure.
(d) Drugs.

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

4. What did Duke bring to the attention of the other children about Mr. Ayers?
(a) Mr. Ayers's mouth.
(b) Mr. Ayers's eyes.
(c) Mr. Ayers's hands.
(d) Mr. Ayers's nose.

5. What did Ayers say died at an early age for too many young Americans?
(a) Grandparents.
(b) Hope.
(c) Parents.
(d) Opportunity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ayers say is required to teach from a solid base of knowing students?

2. According to Ayers, what should the larger goal of education be?

3. What year did Ayers begin teaching?

4. According to Ayers, what is the educational system?

5. What does Ayers say that people must have to promote change in the educational system?

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