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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pp. 187-204.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the purpose of the Writing Research Project?
(a) To increase the writing abilities of students at Loyola.
(b) To study how writing was taught at UCLA.
(c) To increse the writing abilities of students at UCLA.
(d) To study how writing was taught at Loyola.

2. What was Mike's favorite activity in the college group he joined?
(a) Reading.
(b) Barbecues.
(c) Writing.
(d) Conducting experiments.

3. What did Mike say Aphasia was?
(a) An impairment in the ability to use symbols.
(b) An inability to use the left side of the brain.
(c) A psychological impairment.
(d) An educational defect.

4. According to Mike, when did American colleges start using preparatory courses?
(a) Late 1800's.
(b) Early 1900's .
(c) Early 1800's.
(d) Mid 1800's.

5. Who did Mike go to see when he became sick with fear?
(a) Dr. Hilsdale.
(b) Dr. Carothers.
(c) Dr. Jones.
(d) Dr. Metzger.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mike, what was the curriculum at UCLA not doing?

2. According to Mike, what type of assessment of students was more legitimate?

3. What did Mike's increased work in the Tutorial Center force him to participate in?

4. What course did Mike take in his second semester at college?

5. Who wrote Piers Plowman?

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