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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Mrs. Paley feel about her place in society by the end of Chapter 2?
(a) Happy that her race was getting recognition in society.
(b) Unhappy with her job.
(c) Unhappy with her lack of action.
(d) Happy with her place in society.

2. What was wrong with Fred?
(a) He was beaten at home.
(b) He was mentality disabled.
(c) He was mean and ugly.
(d) He had infantile speech.

3. How many more black children were placed in Mrs. Paley's class in Chapter 2?
(a) 4.
(b) 0.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

4. Who did Mrs. Paley want to teach?
(a) Her own children.
(b) European children.
(c) White children.
(d) Black children.

5. What are people's thoughts based on in relationship to blacks according to the first few chapters of "White Teacher"?
(a) A documentary.
(b) Stereotypes.
(c) Facts.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the preface, what was Mrs. Paley doing?

2. What did Mrs. Paley struggle with at the beginning of "White Teacher"?

3. Who did Mrs. Paley call in Chapter 1?

4. What do the first few chapters of "White Teacher" introduce?

5. What was interesting about the other teacher's assumptions about Fred's problems?

(see the answer key)

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