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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. In which publication did Martha Gellhorn write a piece about loving our children?
(a) Ladies Home Journal.
(b) Time.
(c) Redbook.
(d) Life.

2. What does Ayers say that people must have to promote change in the educational system?
(a) Experience.
(b) A strong commitment.
(c) Parental support.
(d) A revolution.

3. Who created an impressive archive and research center where they have collected the work of hundreds of children over many years?
(a) Pat Carini.
(b) Maxine Greene.
(c) William Ayers.
(d) Kevin Sweeney.

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

5. Which Greek God did Ayers compare outstanding teachers to?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Homer.
(c) Achilles.
(d) Odysseus.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Ayers classroom, what dominated the window sills and counter tops?

2. Who was an exemplary teacher that argued that one central organizing goal in our schools must be the creation of communities of care and compassion?

3. Whose house does Ayers describe as "dominated by the kitchen"?

4. Ayers suggests that what happens when teacher's begin to value a child's opinions and experiences?

5. In Chapter 1, "Beginning: The Challenge of Teaching," what did John struggle with?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What reasons does Ayers give not to teach?

3. According to Ayers, what is every child?

4. How does Ayers suggest teachers give students the opportunity to choose?

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

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

7. What are Ayers feelings about community?

8. As stated by Ayers, why are people drawn to the teaching profession?

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

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

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