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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is dialogue so important to break these oppressive pedagogies?
(a) Because dialogue encourages critical thinking from one individual to another.
(b) Because dialogue allows you to shout louder than them.
(c) Because dialogue lets them know what you feel about them.
(d) Because dialogue allows you to plan how to fight back.

2. What is propaganda?
(a) A type of school.
(b) The spread of state-sponsored lies, views or opinions.
(c) A type of philosophy.
(d) A type of society.

3. How does Friere use the term ‘contradiction’?
(a) As a situation which runs counter to healthy human development.
(b) As a truth that does not apply in every situation.
(c) To mean a lie that is presented as a truth.
(d) To refer to the oppressed.

4. Which groups in society does Friere believe that the educator should work with especially?
(a) The poorest members of society.
(b) The richest.
(c) The middle class.
(d) Those in power.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Friere, what must the Oppressed first learn to do if they want to be free?

2. What does the term 'didactic' mean?

3. What is a critical consciousness?

4. What is a necrophilous person, according to Fromm?

5. How does the educator use Themes and Epochal Units?

(see the answer key)

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