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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Building Bridges.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the center of the approach used at Prospect School?
(a) Student review.
(b) Assessment.
(c) Administrative review.
(d) Staff review.

2. Whose house does Ayers describe as "dominated by the kitchen"?
(a) BJ's house.
(b) Harriet and Efrem's house.
(c) Malcolm and Sue's house.
(d) Coretta's house.

3. What high school did Ayers's brother teach English?
(a) Bismarck High School.
(b) Berkeley High School.
(c) Los Angeles High School.
(d) North Campton High School.

4. Ayers believed that ____________ integrate and give meaning to other aspects of school and curriculum, along with engaging and focusing children's energy.
(a) Portfolios.
(b) Homework.
(c) Projects.
(d) Videos.

5. What was the average annual cost to house an inmate in 1999?
(a) $50,000.
(b) $20,000.
(c) $10,000.
(d) $30,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Ayers, what is in charge at the schools that limited individuality?

2. Who brought the culture of the Sioux people to life for Zayd?

3. Which Greek God did Ayers compare outstanding teachers to?

4. Who documented her classroom experiences through an impressive series of books?

5. Whose house does Ayers say "invited one to pray"?

(see the answer key)

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