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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does it mean to be an actualized or fully humanized human being, according to Friere?
(a) To possess true freedom of thought.
(b) To follow a particular system of thought.
(c) To be of democratic voting age.
(d) To be enlightened.

2. What is Marxism?
(a) Another word for Russian.
(b) The idea that the power must be in the hands of an egalitarian society.
(c) A type of education system.
(d) A company.

3. Why is it important in Friere's estimation to break static reality?
(a) Because it is fun.
(b) Freedom allows us to evolve as a species and to not be manipulated or used.
(c) Because static reality costs too much money.
(d) Because static reality is too unhealthy.

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

5. According to Friere, what must the Oppressed first learn to do if they want to be free?
(a) To run away.
(b) To subvert the system.
(c) To overthrow their masters.
(d) To question for themselves.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Mr. Giddy?

2. What is the job of the Preface?

3. Why does Frier use the example of Mr. Giddy?

4. What is Philosophy?

5. Who do the Oppressed blame for their status in life?

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