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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, The Mystery of Teaching.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color did Darlene "spy"?
(a) Red.
(b) Brown.
(c) Yellow.
(d) White.

2. In Chapter 1, "Beginning: The Challenge of Teaching," what did John struggle with?
(a) Schizophrenia.
(b) Abused at home.
(c) Alcoholism.
(d) Job loss.

3. According to Ayers in Chapter 4, "Building Bridges," what was the "work of life"?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Choosing.
(c) Learning.
(d) Teaching.

4. What did Ayers take away from a seven year old in the lunch room at P.S. 269?
(a) A knife.
(b) A metal pipe.
(c) A gun.
(d) Scissors.

5. What did Ayers suggest should be the center of knowledge?
(a) Standardized tests.
(b) Presentations.
(c) The child and the classroom.
(d) Homework.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who underlined the importance of identity and broadening group affiliation with adolescents?

2. Who argued that good teachers incorporated all kinds of instructional strategies and are vigilant for "what works"?

3. How many intercom interruptions occurred in the first four hours at P.S. 269?

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

5. What grade levels were standardized testing banned around the nation?

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