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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pp 231 - 242.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Mike say he gained from those who introduced him to the Canon?
(a) More interest in school.
(b) Strong relationships.
(c) Better study skills.
(d) Appreciation for literature.

2. What type of high school student was Bobby?
(a) An illiterate student.
(b) A star.
(c) A straight A student.
(d) An underachiever.

3. What did Mike say that turn-of-the-century English education was built on?
(a) English grammar.
(b) Greek grammar.
(c) Latin and Greek grammar.
(d) Latin grammar.

4. How many days a week did Mike and his team work in the schools?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

5. How did Harold place in on his first grade reading readiness test?
(a) Low average.
(b) Remedial.
(c) Average.
(d) High average.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Frank's nickname in school?

2. In what grade was Hank tagged as a slow learner?

3. At UCLA, what was the first language Mike chose to learn?

4. According to Mike, what was the focus of twentieth century writing curriculum?

5. What did Mike believe that his students needed to be immersed in?

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