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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Friere think that a specific form of education is a contradiction?
(a) It doesn't teach, it only punishes.
(b) It supports the military.
(c) It doesn't teach, it just imparts.
(d) It supports the economy.

2. What symptom makes it obvious to Friere that traditional education is oppressive?
(a) Teachers are given more respect than students.
(b) There is still poverty and class divide.
(c) People are still canned at school.
(d) There is still an economic system.

3. Who does Friere explain is dehumanized through the Oppression and Oppressed relationship?
(a) The Oppressors.
(b) The Oppressed.
(c) Neither.
(d) Both parties.

4. What is Philosophy?
(a) The study of history.
(b) The study of knowledge.
(c) The study of art.
(d) The study of music.

5. What, according to Friere, must the Oppressed have the courage to do?
(a) To overthrow the system of oppression.
(b) To go to school.
(c) To challenge one another.
(d) To attack the ruling class.

Short Answer Questions

1. How would a teacher teach in Friere's new education system outlined in Part 2?

2. How does this institution 'teach' oppression?

3. How does Friere use the term ‘contradiction’?

4. What is a revolutionary?

5. What is a critical consciousness?

(see the answer key)

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