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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why, according to Friere, is Praxis so important?
(a) Because the rulers have it.
(b) Because Praxis allows us to know right from wrong.
(c) Because all the educators believe it.
(d) Because ideas which do not have implementation are deemed useless.

2. In what way is pedagogy transmitted to the next generation, according to the author?
(a) Through education and the media.
(b) Through churches.
(c) Through television adverts.
(d) Through self-learning.

3. Does the Subject in Frier's perspective have freewill?
(a) Only to the extent that they can become aware of their situation.
(b) Yes.
(c) Sometimes.
(d) No.

4. What is an ‘Epochal Unit’?
(a) A type of rock.
(b) A phase in prehistory.
(c) A phase in history.
(d) A discussion of the future.

5. What is phenomenology?
(a) The study of the hands.
(b) The study of thought and thinking.
(c) The study of the head.
(d) The study of other cultures.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mr Giddy's view on education?

2. What effect does Oppression have on the human spirit, according to Friere?

3. What does ‘Praxis’ mean?

4. Why does Friere think revolution is inevitable?

5. What form does his education then take?

(see the answer key)

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