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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was this book written?
(a) 1958.
(b) 1948.
(c) 1968.
(d) 1978.

2. What is a ‘Limit Act’?
(a) An action the subject makes subconsciously.
(b) An action that the subject freely chooses to make.
(c) An action that the subject is forced to make because of oppression.
(d) Any action that the subject makes.

3. What does Paolo Friere mean by critical thinking?
(a) The ability to study philosophy.
(b) The ability to question things.
(c) The ability to be overly critical and negative.
(d) The ability to discern good from bad.

4. Why does Friere use the term 'banking education'?
(a) Because schools need money.
(b) Because schools in oppressive countries are run by banks.
(c) Because the education system is similar to the banking system.
(d) Because schools have too much money.

5. Who or what is the 'ruling elite'?
(a) A way of governing schools.
(b) The governors of society who also enjoy luxury and freedoms not permitted to the oppressed.
(c) A type of fascist government.
(d) The masses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What occurs when the culture of oppression becomes internalized?

2. What does Friere think is the difference between humans and other animals?

3. Why does Friere believe it is important for an educator to partner with local people?

4. Who will become freed when the Oppressed rise up?

5. How important is critical thinking to Friere?

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