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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Mrs. Paley want to teach?
(a) White children.
(b) European children.
(c) Black children.
(d) Her own children.

2. What did Mrs. Paley desire in her new job?
(a) An end to racism.
(b) Equality.
(c) A more accurate reflection of the world outside the classroom.
(d) More money.

3. What did one student suggest about all black people in Chapter 2?
(a) That all blacks had grease in their hair.
(b) That all blacks were poor.
(c) That all blacks her fat.
(d) That all blacks ate fried food.

4. What does "White Teacher" approach in its content?
(a) How to discipline.
(b) To find the apporpriate approach in dealing with white and black students.
(c) The Civil Rights.
(d) Equality.

5. What did the young boy in Mrs. Paley's class do to be scolded in Chapter 4?
(a) Permanent marker on the wall.
(b) Foul language.
(c) A crayon.
(d) The drawing easel.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Mrs. Paley feel about the young boy's actions in her class in Chapter 4?

2. Where did Mrs. Paley think in Chapter 1 she would like to teach?

3. What did Mrs. Paley note about her class after she received advice in Chapter 2?

4. What happened to Mrs. Paley when she moved back to Chicago?

5. What did Mrs. Paley recall from her own schooling?

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