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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Creating an Environment for Learning.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which child's father was active in the civil rights movement?
(a) Duke's father.
(b) Kelyn's father.
(c) Jose's father.
(d) Darlene's father.

3. According to Ayers, how many Americans were incarcerated in the year 2000?
(a) 500,000.
(b) 200,000.
(c) One million.
(d) Two million.

4. What should all teachers take into consideration when understanding children, according to Ayers?
(a) Punishment.
(b) Nighttime fears.
(c) Lesson planning.
(d) Children's lives.

5. Who created an impressive archive and research center where they have collected the work of hundreds of children over many years?
(a) Pat Carini.
(b) Kevin Sweeney.
(c) Maxine Greene.
(d) William Ayers.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Ayers, what is built when there is an engaged and active citizenry?

2. Who was the subject used in a study by Davide Carroll?

3. What percentage of African American boys does Ayers say will spend some time in prison?

4. What was the average annual cost to house an inmate in 1999?

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

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