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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Creating an Environment for Learning.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which publication did Martha Gellhorn write a piece about loving our children?
(a) Ladies Home Journal.
(b) Redbook.
(c) Life.
(d) Time.

2. What does Ayers say lesson plans typically begin with?
(a) With lesson objectives.
(b) With state and national standards.
(c) With an anticipatory set.
(d) With behavioral objectives.

3. Compared to 0 dollars spent on school construction, how much did Illinois spend on prison construction in 1999?
(a) 2 million.
(b) $400 million.
(c) $200 million.
(d) 4 million.

4. What was the name of the group of housing activists who constructed simple and livable structures for the homeless?
(a) Habitat for Humanity.
(b) Helping Hands of Chicago.
(c) Mad Housers of Chicago.
(d) Housing Agency of Chicago.

5. Who documented her classroom experiences through an impressive series of books?
(a) Hannah Arendt.
(b) Kevin Sweeney.
(c) Maxine Greene.
(d) Vivian Gussin Paley.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Ayers say died at an early age for too many young Americans?

2. Who created an impressive archive and research center where they have collected the work of hundreds of children over many years?

3. What color did Darlene "spy"?

4. In Chapter 1, "Beginning: The Challenge of Teaching," what did John struggle with?

5. What kind of teachers did Ayers suggest were needed now more than ever?

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