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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Ayers, what is the goal when kids become the "crowd or herd"?
(a) Create the "factory" student.
(b) To manage the mob.
(c) Teach great lessons.
(d) Teach students one on one.

2. What occupation does Ayers say teachers must "take on" to understand children?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Pychologist.
(c) Detective.
(d) Police Officer.

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

4. According to Ayers, what is in charge at the schools that limited individuality?
(a) The building
(b) The principal.
(c) The teacher.
(d) The schedule.

5. Whose house does Ayers describe as "dominated by the kitchen"?
(a) Harriet and Efrem's house.
(b) Malcolm and Sue's house.
(c) Coretta's house.
(d) BJ's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose house always filled Ayers with tranquility?

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

3. What percentage of African American boys does Ayers say will spend some time in prison?

4. In Chapter 2, "Seeing the Student," what did Ayers have children research for an assignment?

5. According to Chapter 2, "Seeing the Student," how did a staff review session end?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 3, "Creating an Environment for Learning," describe Harriet and Efrem's house.

2. According to Ayers, what is the framework of a daily lesson plan?

3. Why, according to Ayers, is child observation is important?

4. According to Ayers, what is every child?

5. Describe the link between dropouts and literacy skills Ayers addressed in his research.

6. In Chapter 1, "Beginning, The Challenge of Teaching," how did Jakob feel after learning to read?

7. Ayers discusses a link between democracy and education. What is the link between democracy and education?

8. In Chapter 3, "Creating an Environment for Learning," what was found on the wall of Mr. Ayers classrooms?

9. What does Ayers say that childhood is a time for?

10. How did Ayers build a laboratory for discovery and surprise?

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