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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 was the most enjoyable program they set up during their time in El Monte?
(a) English grammar program.
(b) English program for Spanish speaking adults.
(c) Spanish as a second language class.
(d) Writing class for adults.

2. What did Mike say new college students had limited exposure to?
(a) Certain kinds of reading and writing.
(b) Strong study skills.
(c) Large groups of people.
(d) A good grasp of grammar.

3. Why did Bobby feel unable to achieve the same high standards at UCLA that he had been able to achieve in high school?
(a) The teachers had higher expectations.
(b) The class sizes were larger.
(c) The environment had changed.
(d) The classes were harder.

4. What happened when Mike's test results were mixed up with the results of another high school student?
(a) He got placed on the vocational track.
(b) He was put in advanced classes.
(c) He quit school.
(d) He went to another school.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Mike say he did his most unusual teaching?

2. What word did Rodrigo pick out in the word definition exercise Mike did with his students?

3. According to Mike, people seek a certification of what?

4. Who wrote that "schools are theaters were we play out the conflicts in the culture"?

5. What did a person being arrested throw into Mike's yard?

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