A Talk to Teachers: Part II

What does the text suggest is the reason behind the criminal behavior of some Negro children?

• Poor parenting

• Lack of education

• Peer pressure

• Societal structure not benefiting them

According to the text, why is it almost impossible for a Negro child to learn about their actual history?

• Language barriers between teachers and students.

• Poor educational resources.

• Denial of contributions to society.

• A lack of interest.

What is the main reason the text gives for America being in 'intolerable trouble' in 1963?

• Failure to face the exploitation of Black people.

• Failure to stop the economic downturn for Black people.

• Failure to increase political stability for Black people.

• Natural disasters that affect areas of the country where Black people live.

What does the text imply would happen if school curriculums were changed to include more about Negroes' real contributions?

• It would cause more division between Black Americans and white Americans.

• It would be ignored by white teachers.

• It would lead to a decrease in educational standards for all students.

• It would liberate both Black Americans and white Americans.

According to the text, what is the effect of lying about one aspect of anybody's history?

• It has no real effect on history or society.

• It encourages academic research at universities.

• It makes is necessary to lie about all of history.

• It leads to a stronger society for all Americans.

What does the text suggest is the responsibility of the people in relation to the government?

• To blindly follow the government and never question its authority.

• To replace the government with king and queen (a monarchy).

• To hold it accountable for policies that hurt American citizens.

• To ignore its policies and distrust politicians.

What paradox of education does the text highlight?

• A quality education is only available to wealthy people.

• Educated people tend to forget where they came from.

• Education can still lead to unemployment for people in America.

• Developing a conscience puts you at odds with society

What does the text suggest Negro children should be taught about their surroundings?

• To be successful, leave their surroundings as soon as possible.

• To accept and appreciate their surroundings as they are.

• Their surroundings encourage them to be safe and secure.

• Their surroundings are the result of a criminal conspiracy.

According to the text, what are very few standards in the country worth?

• International acclaim

• A man's respect

• Financial investment

• Governmental recognition

What does the text suggest about the popular culture represented in media?

• It is always based on realistic situations.

• It is created by very ill people.

• It is usually educational in nature.

• It values people from different cultures and identities.