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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Liberating the Curriculum.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who brought the culture of the Sioux people to life for Zayd?
(a) Mari Sandoz.
(b) Mara Sapon-Sevin.
(c) Jose Vega.
(d) Bernardina.

2. What exists less than a half-mile from the University of Illinois-Chicago?
(a) Cabrini Green.
(b) A habitat house.
(c) An old church.
(d) A shanty town.

3. According to Ayers, how many Americans were incarcerated in the year 2000?
(a) Two million.
(b) One million.
(c) 500,000.
(d) 200,000.

4. What became a helpful guide to teaching for Ayers and other teachers?
(a) Videos of best practice.
(b) The teacher allowed the student to pursue their goals.
(c) The teacher taught straight from the book.
(d) Motivational speakers visited and taught.

5. According to Ayers, what should the larger goal of education be?
(a) Adequate education for all children.
(b) Complete overall of educational system.
(c) Increased teacher pay.
(d) Adequate education for 75% of children.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do students often meet the curriculum as suggested by Ayers?

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

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

4. According to Ayers, what is the goal when kids become the "crowd or herd"?

5. What occupation does Ayers say teachers must "take on" to understand children?

(see the answer key)

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