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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. What model is curriculum built on based on Ayers's research?
(a) The deficit model.
(b) The surplus model.
(c) The student-centered model.
(d) The teacher-centered model.

2. What animal did the children observe outside a Chicago steel plant?
(a) Fox.
(b) Snowy Owl.
(c) Deer.
(d) Bald eagle.

3. What does Ayers say is required to teach from a solid base of knowing students?
(a) Hope.
(b) Patience.
(c) Vision.
(d) Support.

4. Which Greek God did Ayers compare outstanding teachers to?
(a) Odysseus.
(b) Homer.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Achilles.

5. Whose house does Ayers describe as "dominated by the kitchen"?
(a) Coretta's house.
(b) Malcolm and Sue's house.
(c) Harriet and Efrem's house.
(d) BJ's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ayers believes that learning is what?

2. How many computers did Ayers have in the corner next to the working loom for weaving?

3. In Chapter 2, "Seeing the Student," what did Ayers have children research for an assignment?

4. What does Ayers cite is the main reason students drop out?

5. When To Teach: The Journey of a Teacher was written, what percentage of American children awoke everyday in poverty?

Short Essay Questions

1. As stated by Ayers, why are people drawn to the teaching profession?

2. According to Ayers, what is the framework of a daily lesson plan?

3. In Chapter 3, "Creating an Environment for Learning," describe Harriet and Efrem's house.

4. What did Carolyn Jackson suggest about what it means to be black in America?

5. In Chapter 2, "Seeing the Student," describe the treasure hunt.

6. What are Ayers feelings about community?

7. Describe the link between dropouts and literacy skills Ayers addressed in his research.

8. What does Ayers say that childhood is a time for?

9. How does Ayers suggest teachers give students the opportunity to choose?

10. In Chapter 2, "Seeing the Student," how did Ayers describe Chesa?

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