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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Beginning Again, The Current Challenge to Teach.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who argued that the basic model of curriculum and teaching was "not just mistaken and impossible, but bad in the sense of morally wrong"?
(a) John Holt.
(b) Denise Price.
(c) June Jordan.
(d) Gilbert Ryle.

2. What Shakespeare play was Ayers's brother required to teach?
(a) The Tempest.
(b) Julius Caesar.
(c) Romeo and Juliet.
(d) A Midsummer Night's Dream.

3. Whose house does Ayers say "invited one to pray"?
(a) Harriet and Efrem's house.
(b) Coretta's house.
(c) Malcolm and Sue's house.
(d) BJ's house.

4. What is a sophisticated and complex cognitive process as suggested in Chapter 5, "Liberating the Curriculum"?
(a) Writing.
(b) Reading.
(c) Teaching.
(d) Learning.

5. What sport was Jose La Luz involved in?
(a) Football.
(b) Skateboarding.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Running.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who noted that experience and education were not the same thing?

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

3. In Chapter 4, "Building Bridges," what instrument did Bear play?

4. Who was one of William Ayers mentors?

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

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