Ozier Muhammad - Teachers Make a Difference - Sister Effie

The speaker reflects on their education in Chicago, starting in 1955, and highlights the impact of Sister Fe, a history teacher who made learning exciting. Sister Fe introduced students to significant historical figures and events, such as the contributions of George Washington Carver, the Amistad slave rebellion, and abolitionists like Frederick Douglass. Her teaching style brought history to life, focusing on the evolution of Africans in the Western Hemisphere through slavery and emancipation.

In which year did the narrator start school in Chicago?

• 1960

• 1955

• 1965

• 1950

What was the unique aspect of Sister Fe's teaching style?

• She made history exciting.

• She avoided controversial topics.

• She focused on mathematics.

• She used only textbooks.

Which book did Sister Fe use to make history interesting?

• The Catcher in the Rye

• To Kill a Mockingbird

• 100 Amazing Facts about the Black Man

• The Great Gatsby

Who was the individual associated with the Tuskegee Institute mentioned by Sister Fe?

• Booker T. Washington

• W.E.B. Du Bois

• Frederick Douglass

• George Washington Carver

Which historical event involving a ship was discussed by Sister Fe?

• The Amistad

• The Titanic

• The Santa Maria

• The Mayflower