Quiz on Gerald Graff's 'Hidden Intellectualism'

What is the main argument presented by Gerald Graff in 'Hidden Intellectualism'?

• Schools and colleges should focus more on traditional academic subjects.

• Street smarts should be recognized and utilized in academic work.

• Intellectual potential is only found in academic subjects.

• Sports and entertainment have no intellectual value.

According to the text, why do schools and colleges overlook the intellectual potential of street smarts?

• They believe street smarts are inherently anti-intellectual.

• They focus too much on sports and entertainment.

• They do not have enough resources to support street smarts.

• They think street smarts are only useful in non-academic settings.

What does Gerald Graff believe about his preference for sports over schoolwork?

• It was a sign of anti-intellectualism.

• It was a way to avoid academic challenges.

• It was a different form of intellectualism.

• It was a result of peer pressure.

What does Gerald Graff imply about the educational system's approach to intellectual identities?

• It encourages students to explore a wide range of interests.

• It limits students to traditional academic subjects.

• It promotes the intellectual potential of street smarts.

• It focuses on practical skills over intellectual development.

What did the author and his friends engage in that was a type of analysis?

• Debates about politics

• Discussions about literature

• Analysis of sports teams, movies, and toughness

• Conversations about future careers

What did the author fail to see in the relationship between sports and academic worlds?

• The importance of physical activity

• The parallels between the two worlds

• The need for more competition

• The value of individual achievements

What is one of the domains whose potential for literacy training is underestimated by educators, according to the author?

• Music

• Art

• Sports

• Science

What challenge does the author mention regarding students' interest in a text or subject?

• Ensuring they understand the material

• Relating their interest to the quality of thought or expression

• Keeping them engaged in class

• Providing enough resources

What does the author prefer over a lifeless explication of Hamlet or Socrates' Apology?

• A sharply argued, sociologically acute analysis of an issue in Source

• A detailed summary of a classic text

• A well-written book report

• A creative writing piece

Which of the following works is NOT cited in the text?

• Joe DiMaggio: The Hero’s Life

• Lucky to Be a Yankee

• Strikeout Story

• The Great Gatsby