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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Friere use the term ‘Subject’ in his book?

2. How does a dialogue help the students, according to Friere?

3. Why do traditional modes of teaching interfere with the development of a Subject, according to Friere?

4. What form does his education then take?

5. What is the duality of the thematic universe?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Friere believe it is important to ally oneself with the poor?

2. What does Friere believe the educator must encourage the Subject to do?

3. Who is the educator working in partnership with?

4. What is the Thematic Universe?

5. Why does Friere see traditional education similar to an economic system?

6. Who was Gabriel Bode?

7. What does Friere call traditional education?

8. What is a Generative Theme?

9. What is an Untested Feasibility?

10. How is objective truth treated in Friere's system of education?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is revolution the only way to achieve social change? Considering Friere's work in comparison to modern culture, what are the options of unionizing or affecting social change? How would Friere agree or disagree with these efforts?

Essay Topic 2

Is there a connection between revolution and social justice, dignity and rights? If so, highlight this connection. Analyze Friere's system to see what links or differences can be found.

Essay Topic 3

Freire argues that to help oppressed people, one must enter into solidarity with them, and in effect, join the Oppressed; otherwise, any help is false generosity and counterproductive charity. Do you agree? Why or why not?

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