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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the purpose of critical pedagogy?
(a) To look out for failing students.
(b) To inspect schools.
(c) To oppose oppression.
(d) To spread a religion.

2. Which social institution supports and continues oppression?
(a) Gymnasium.
(b) Schools.
(c) Hospital.
(d) County Hall.

3. What occurs when the culture of oppression becomes internalized?
(a) The oppressed become free.
(b) The oppressed become fatalistic.
(c) The oppressed think they can do anything.
(d) The oppressed become violent.

4. What does Friere state unapologetically that his position is?
(a) Fascism.
(b) Reactionary.
(c) Republican.
(d) Revolutionary.

5. In Friere's system, what is the educator's relationship to the oppressed?
(a) One of solidarity with them.
(b) Familiarity.
(c) Friendliness.
(d) Related.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Friere mean by ‘Conscientization’?

2. Why is dialogue so important to break these oppressive pedagogies?

3. What psychological term does Friere use for the teacher-student type of relationship?

4. In what ways, according to Friere, does the educator have power over the students’ knowledge?

5. What is the job of the Preface?

(see the answer key)

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