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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. What did Mike's increased work in the Tutorial Center force him to participate in?
(a) Public speaking.
(b) Teaching.
(c) Leadership.
(d) Policy making.

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

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

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

5. Who helped Mike on his project during his first year?
(a) Alex Rosa.
(b) Father Albertson.
(c) Chip Anderson.
(d) John Stevens.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Kathy feel at UCLA?

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

3. When Mike was thirteen, what did he listen to with unease?

4. According to Mike, when did American colleges start using preparatory courses?

5. What did Mike do most of his first year at UCLA?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Mike, turn-of-the-century English education was based on what?

2. What did Mike say was the link between students' backgrounds and their success or failure in college?

3. What did Mike learn about developing curriculum from his time spent in El Monte?

4. How did students react when they were assigned to take the English as a Second Language class?

5. What did Arthur do when he went mad?

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

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

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

9. According to Mike, how did nineteenth century educators view their mission to help the poor?

10. What struck Mike most about people struggling to learn?

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