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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Seeing the Student.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ayers state is part of the intellectual challenge of teaching, in addition to knowing students?
(a) Self-awareness.
(b) Compassion.
(c) Self-reflection.
(d) Kindness.

2. Who was Chesa's teacher that admired Chesa's strengths instead of focusing on his weaknesses?
(a) Hannah Arendt.
(b) Nel Noddings.
(c) Kevin Sweeney.
(d) Maxine Greene.

3. According to Ayers, it is important for all teachers to be what?
(a) Teacher-centered.
(b) School Centered.
(c) Student-centered.
(d) Fair.

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

5. In Chapter 2, "Seeing the Student," what did Ayers have children research for an assignment?
(a) The child's last name.
(b) The child's family's geneology.
(c) The child's first name.
(d) The area the child lived.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which country's children did Gellhorn write about?

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

3. What percentage of African American boys does Ayers say will spend some time in prison?

4. Who created an impressive archive and research center where they have collected the work of hundreds of children over many years?

5. What color did Darlene "spy"?

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