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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. Where did Mike say he did his most unusual teaching?
(a) Veterans Program.
(b) El Monte.
(c) Learning Line.
(d) UCLA.

2. What was the name of the other counselor in the Veterans Program?
(a) Shulamite Ash.
(b) Michael Ash.
(c) Stephen Ash.
(d) John Ash.

3. What did the English Department in Ohio want?
(a) To increase basic instruction.
(b) To get away from basic instruction.
(c) To enhance the current curriculum.
(d) To develop a new curriculum.

4. How did Jerry Williams act with the other veterans?
(a) Kind.
(b) Cranky.
(c) Irritable.
(d) Friendly.

5. What was Robert Cole looking for in his investigations of childhood morality?
(a) Pyschiatry.
(b) Psychology.
(c) Pathology.
(d) Psychopathology.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mike how did educators in the 1930s view literary problems?

2. According to Mike who initiated counter literature?

3. What did Mike say was the most enjoyable program they set up during their time in El Monte?

4. When did the Los Angeles Times write "A Drop in Student Skills Unequaled in History"?

5. What did Mike choose as the subject of his curriculum in the Veteran's Program?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Mike feel summarizing was a crucial skill?

2. What did Mike believe caused Suzanne to write sentence fragments?

3. What was Jerry Williams' reaction when he was told he couldn't take the final exam?

4. Why did Mike say that teachers in some neighborhoods were unable to do anything for their students?

5. What did Mike say was the base of twentieth century English education?

6. What did Mike learn about developing curriculum from his time spent in El Monte?

7. How did Mike use poems and songs to teach language to the veterans?

8. Why did Mike believe that the students' loneliness at UCLA was rooted in language?

9. According to Mike, turn-of-the-century English education was based on what?

10. Why did Mike think Harold's favorite song was "My Boyfriend's Back" by the Angels.

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