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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. What did Duke bring to the attention of the other children about Mr. Ayers?
(a) Mr. Ayers's hands.
(b) Mr. Ayers's eyes.
(c) Mr. Ayers's mouth.
(d) Mr. Ayers's nose.

2. According to Chapter 2, "Seeing the Student," how did a staff review session end?
(a) With a decision.
(b) Provided teachers with a deeper understanding.
(c) In an abrupt manner.
(d) With critical discussion.

3. Who was an amazing teacher that argued that the essence of cognitive development was "having wonderful ideas"?
(a) Eleanor Duckworth.
(b) Jose Vega.
(c) Mara Sapon-Shevin.
(d) Pat Carini.

4. In Chapter 1, "Beginning: The Challenge of Teaching," what did John struggle with?
(a) Alcoholism.
(b) Job loss.
(c) Schizophrenia.
(d) Abused at home.

5. Ayers suggests that who "resisted the idea that there is some ideal child with whom they would be brilliant; they must reject the idea of social circumstance"?
(a) Parents.
(b) Principals.
(c) Administrators.
(d) Teachers.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. According to Ayers, it is important for all teachers to be what?

3. What Shakespeare play was Ayers's brother required to teach?

4. What kind of teachers did Ayers suggest were needed now more than ever?

5. What type of school does Ayers say points toward students at the center of the education enterprise?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Carolyn Jackson suggest about what it means to be black in America?

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

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

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

5. Citing Ayers's research, describe the negatives of big schools.

6. What did Ayers say the child running in a pre-school area saw?

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

8. Describe the positives to small schools as stated by Ayers.

9. According to Ayers, how do students describe teachers?

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

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