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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Creating an Environment for Learning.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sport was Jose La Luz involved in?
(a) Running.
(b) Skateboarding.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Football.

2. According to Chapter 2, "Seeing the Student," what is the often underutilized source of knowledge about youngsters?
(a) Teachers.
(b) Parents.
(c) Doctors.
(d) The child.

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

4. In Chapter 1, "Beginning: The Challenge of Teaching," how did one learn how to work well with youngsters?
(a) Reading books about youngsters.
(b) Watching others interact with children.
(c) Watching videos of children interacting.
(d) Practice.

5. What was the name of the group of housing activists who constructed simple and livable structures for the homeless?
(a) Housing Agency of Chicago.
(b) Mad Housers of Chicago.
(c) Helping Hands of Chicago.
(d) Habitat for Humanity.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Ayers, what tells us what to do?

3. How old was Chesa when Ayers began caring for him?

4. Which Greek God did Ayers compare outstanding teachers to?

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

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