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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Beginning, The Challenge of Teaching.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who argued that "the teacher who wishes to be more functionary cannot escape the value problem or the difficult matter of moral choice"?
(a) Nel Noddings.
(b) William Ayers.
(c) Hannah Arendt.
(d) Maxine Greene.

2. In the year 2000, how many children did not have health insurance?
(a) 20 million children did not have health insurance.
(b) 11 million children did not have health insurance.
(c) 40 million children did not have health insurance.
(d) 1 million children did not have health insurance.

3. According to Ayers, what is built when there is an engaged and active citizenry?
(a) Parental support.
(b) Better legislation.
(c) A republic.
(d) A strong democracy.

4. According to Ayers, what is the goal when kids become the "crowd or herd"?
(a) Teach great lessons.
(b) To manage the mob.
(c) Create the "factory" student.
(d) Teach students one on one.

5. What percentage of African American boys does Ayers say will spend some time in prison?
(a) 33% will spend some time in prison.
(b) 25% will spend some time in prison.
(c) 10% will spend some time in prison.
(d) 66% will spend some time in prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Ayers, what is the mentality of schools?

2. According to Ayers, it is important for all teachers to be what?

3. Ayers believes that learning is what?

4. What does Ayers say that people must have to promote change in the educational system?

5. What high school did Ayers's brother teach English?

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