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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. Who believed that "young children's thinking is concrete and immediate compared to the thinking of older children"?
(a) Jean Piaget.
(b) Sigmund Freud.
(c) Abraham Maslow.
(d) Erik Erikson.

2. What did Ayers say could be life-saving in the teaching experience?
(a) Linking consciousness to conduct.
(b) Learn from experience.
(c) Finding allies.
(d) Friendship.

3. Which score from a sample group was the norm as suggested by Ayers?
(a) The highest score.
(b) The lowest score.
(c) The middle score divided by 2.
(d) The middle score.

4. What does Ayers cite is the main reason students drop out?
(a) Saw no value in educaiton.
(b) Not enough homework.
(c) Too much homework.
(d) No adult cared if they stayed.

5. What does Ayers state is part of the intellectual challenge of teaching, in addition to knowing students?
(a) Self-awareness.
(b) Compassion.
(c) Self-reflection.
(d) Kindness.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Ayers, what is built when there is an engaged and active citizenry?

2. Who founded the Hull House?

3. Ayers believed that ____________ integrate and give meaning to other aspects of school and curriculum, along with engaging and focusing children's energy.

4. What did Ayers consider people were when people, no matter how professional, were given the power to set a standard?

5. What color did Darlene "spy"?

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