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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a radical in this context?
(a) A person whose views and actions are starkly different to those around them.
(b) A type of person who agrees with everyone around them.
(c) A type of chemical.
(d) A type of politician.

2. What is the purpose of critical pedagogy?
(a) To oppose oppression.
(b) To spread a religion.
(c) To inspect schools.
(d) To look out for failing students.

3. What is Friere's conception of the static reality?
(a) The type of society created by the ruling Oppressors.
(b) A reality created by the truly free.
(c) A type of society that predominately uses electricity.
(d) A reality that changes constantly.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is pedagogy?

2. What is an a-priori truth?

3. What is a critical consciousness?

4. What is the goal of critical consciousness?

5. In what school of thought can the ideas of the book be placed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What must first happen before there is a revolution?

2. What is the purpose of critical pedagogy?

3. What does it mean to be humanized?

4. Is Friere's revolution a violent one?

5. What is a necrophilous personality?

6. What is the importance of critical thought to the author?

7. How do the Oppressors characterize the Oppressed?

8. What is the Fear of Freedom?

9. What does critical thinking lead to, according to Friere?

10. Who was Mr. Giddy?

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