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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Liberating the Curriculum.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Chapter 2, "Seeing the Student," how did a staff review session end?
(a) Provided teachers with a deeper understanding.
(b) With critical discussion.
(c) In an abrupt manner.
(d) With a decision.

2. Who described an astonishing process while teaching a course "The Art of Black English"?
(a) Gilbert Ryle.
(b) Lisa Delpit.
(c) John Holt.
(d) June Jordan.

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

4. According to Ayers, what is the goal when kids become the "crowd or herd"?
(a) Teach great lessons.
(b) To manage the mob.
(c) Create the "factory" student.
(d) Teach students one on one.

5. How did deficiencies make Ayers feel?
(a) Ready for the challenge of learning.
(b) Inadequate.
(c) Happy.
(d) Fine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ayers suggests that what is built on a base of knowledge about students?

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

3. Who was an exemplary teacher that argued that one central organizing goal in our schools must be the creation of communities of care and compassion?

4. What sport was Jose La Luz involved in?

5. What was one of the goals of the Prospect School?

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