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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. Ayers said that someone is required to lay the first plank for what?
(a) Communication.
(b) Bridge-building.
(c) Learning.
(d) Teaching.

2. What did Zayd want to get like Crazy Horse?
(a) Faith.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Respect.
(d) A vision.

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

4. What high school did Ayers's brother teach English?
(a) Los Angeles High School.
(b) Bismarck High School.
(c) North Campton High School.
(d) Berkeley High School.

5. What did Ayers state is required for "greatness in teaching"?
(a) A great teacher trainer.
(b) An encounter with autobiography.
(c) A developed curriculum.
(d) Learning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ayers suggest is all about background, environment, setting, surrounding, position, situation, and connection?

2. What color did Darlene "spy"?

3. How many inhabitants spoke English as the native tongue in 1988, according to Chapter 4, "Building Bridges"?

4. According to Chapter 2, "Seeing the Student," what is the often underutilized source of knowledge about youngsters?

5. What object did Ayers compare teaching to in Chapter 1, "Beginning: The Challenge of Teaching"?

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