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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what ways, according to Friere, does the educator have power over the students’ knowledge?
(a) The educator gives out gold stars to good students.
(b) The educator knows where the textbooks are kept.
(c) Only the educator can write on the blackboard.
(d) The educator knows which answer is right and wrong.

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

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

4. How are philosophy and critical consciousness linked?
(a) It isn't.
(b) Philosophers always encourage critical thinking.
(c) Philosophy has a passing relevance to critical consciousness.
(d) Philosophy helps study principle truths and statements.

5. What is a 'culture of oppression' according to Friere?
(a) When entire societal views, media and beliefs that are based around maintaining class structure.
(b) American Senate system.
(c) European government.
(d) Televisual society.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a revolutionary?

2. Who does Friere explain is dehumanized through the Oppression and Oppressed relationship?

3. What is the traditional power structure between teacher and students?

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

5. When was this book written?

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