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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Keeping Track.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Alex Haley's writing, whose coming of age ceremony did he record?
(a) Jose.
(b) Kunta Kinte.
(c) Crazy Horse.
(d) Malik.

2. Ayers points out that __________________________________ is the most powerful predictor of how a child will do on a test.
(a) Past education experiences.
(b) Educational background of the teachers.
(c) School funding.
(d) Educational background of the parents.

3. Who assigns numbers to textbooks linking books to "grade-level"?
(a) School Administrators.
(b) Textbook publishers.
(c) Textbook writers.
(d) Teachers.

4. Who argued that standardized achievement tests are problematic due to their "exaggerated importance"?
(a) Herb Zimiles.
(b) Lillian Weber.
(c) William Ayers.
(d) John Holt.

5. According to Chapter 2, "Seeing the Student," what is the often underutilized source of knowledge about youngsters?
(a) The child.
(b) Parents.
(c) Teachers.
(d) Doctors.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Ayers in Chapter 4, "Building Bridges," what was the "work of life"?

2. What is a great motivator for student ceremonies according to Chapter 4, "Building Bridges"?

3. How did deficiencies make Ayers feel?

4. In Chapter 2, "Seeing the Student," what did Ayers have children research for an assignment?

5. What did Ayers suggest should be the center of knowledge?

(see the answer key)

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