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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. How did Ayers stay alive as a teacher?
(a) Ayers stayed open to mystery.
(b) Ayers closed his mind to others.
(c) Ayers did not let things bother him.
(d) Ayers knew it all.
2. Who documented her classroom experiences through an impressive series of books?
(a) Kevin Sweeney.
(b) Hannah Arendt.
(c) Vivian Gussin Paley.
(d) Maxine Greene.
3. In Chapter 1, "Beginning: The Challenge of Teaching," what did John struggle with?
(a) Alcoholism.
(b) Abused at home.
(c) Schizophrenia.
(d) Job loss.
4. Which Greek God did Ayers compare outstanding teachers to?
(a) Homer.
(b) Odysseus.
(c) Achilles.
(d) Zeus.
5. What was the name of the group of housing activists who constructed simple and livable structures for the homeless?
(a) Mad Housers of Chicago.
(b) Helping Hands of Chicago.
(c) Housing Agency of Chicago.
(d) Habitat for Humanity.
Short Answer Questions
1. What became a helpful guide to teaching for Ayers and other teachers?
2. What did Duke bring to the attention of the other children about Mr. Ayers?
3. What color did Darlene "spy"?
4. Which country's children did Gellhorn write about?
5. What percentage of African American boys does Ayers say will spend some time in prison?
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