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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Mike, what was the focus of twentieth century writing curriculum?
(a) Usage, grammar, and mechanics.
(b) Grammar.
(c) Usage.
(d) Mechanics.

2. What color was Mrs. Morton's hair?
(a) Brown and gray.
(b) Gray.
(c) Black.
(d) Brown.

3. What was Harold's fourth grade teacher's recommendation for him?
(a) To get one on one assistance.
(b) To be placed in a special needs class.
(c) To work harder.
(d) To be placed in an advanced class.

4. What was Jerry Williams addicted to?
(a) Racing.
(b) Alchohol.
(c) An illegal drug.
(d) A prescription drug.

5. Where did Mike go to learn more about counseling?
(a) The Suicide Counseling Center.
(b) The Suicide Prevention Center.
(c) The Prevention Program.
(d) Counseling Program.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who taught Mike to work like a policy maker?

2. What did Jon tell Mike that he wanted to be?

3. According to Mike what was a nickname for remedial sections in the 1930s?

4. Who was the historian of numeracy?

5. What literature did Mike say that he knew little about?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Mike struggle with when writing the procedures he used in his dissertation?

2. What did Mike say students needed to be able to succeed in college?

3. Why did Harold feel alone?

4. What types of exercises did the students do in Basic English?

5. In what way did Mike believe the education system required too much from their schools?

6. What did Mike discover about Harold as a student?

7. Why did Mike feel summarizing was a crucial skill?

8. How did Mike use poems and songs to teach language to the veterans?

9. What did Mike say was the base of twentieth century English education?

10. What was Jerry Williams' reaction when he was told he couldn't take the final exam?

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