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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, The Mystery of Teaching.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of school grew out of the civil rights struggle?
(a) SNCC Schools.
(b) Peace Schools.
(c) Black Power Schools.
(d) Freedom Schools.

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

3. What was the center of the approach used at Prospect School?
(a) Staff review.
(b) Student review.
(c) Administrative review.
(d) Assessment.

4. What was one of the goals of the Prospect School?
(a) Less structured curriculum.
(b) Supported teacher's efforts to create a learning culture.
(c) Higher pay for teachers.
(d) Supported students rights.

5. Who must be autobiographers and be authentic suggested by Ayers?
(a) Parents.
(b) Administrators.
(c) Actors.
(d) Teachers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year did Ayers begin teaching?

2. What grade levels were standardized testing banned around the nation?

3. According to Ayers, what is built when there is an engaged and active citizenry?

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

5. What was the name of the group of housing activists who constructed simple and livable structures for the homeless?

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