Chapter 7 Test Questions
Multiple Choice
1. Income, occupation, and educational attainment are criteria that constitute
a. culture.
b. socioeconomic status.
c. capital.
d. pluralism.
2. What characteristic of society places individuals at different levels of the social structure based upon
wealth, income, occupation, and education?
a. socioeconomic status
b. social competition
c. social power
d. social stratification
3. How are characteristics such as levels and rank within the social class structure classified?
a. social stratification
b. social composition
c. stereotypes
d. social power
4. The class that represents 40 percent of the employed population is the
a. middle class.
b. upper class.
c. working class.
d. underclass.
5. Families whose income ranges from $38,551 to $100,000 make up the
a. working class.
b. lower class.
c. middle class.
d. upper class.
6. The term Asian American refers to the classification of a population known as
a. cultural.
b. microcultural.
c. panethnic membership.
d. social stratification.
7. The identification of membership in a group based on the national origin (that is, a specific country or
area of the world) of one’s ancestors, a shared culture, and a sense of common destiny is called
a. cultural identity.
b. ethnicity.
c. social stratification.
d. ethnocentrism.
8. Ethnic group members share all of the following EXCEPT
a. a common religion.
b. a common history.
c. a common language.
d. common tradition.
9. Viktor and Olga, who recently immigrated to the United States, want their children to remain
connected to their ethnic origins. They can do so by all of the following EXCEPT
a. participating in ethnic clubs or events.
b. practicing traditions of the country of origin.
c. helping other new arrivals to become assimilated.
d. being actively engaged in promoting the civil rights of their group.
10. What is the officially recognized sign language with a complex grammar and a well –regulated
syntax?
a. Institutional Sign Language
b. American Sign Language
c. Universal Sign Language
d. Spoken Sign Language
11. Tyrell would like to work in the preparation of media for educational uses. If he plans to be a narrator,
he would be wise to develop skills in
a. inner city dialects.
b. standard English.
c. maintaining his regional dialect.
d. multidialect pronunciations.
12. At what age have children learned their gender and begun to exhibit stereotypical behavior?
a. two years old
b. three to four years old
c. five to six years old
d. eight to nine years old
13. All of the following are unaffected by a person’s gender EXCEPT
a. mathematical aptitude.
b. science aptitude.
c. verbal abilities.
d. income from employment.
14. Which statement best reflects the economic status of women in the United States?
a. They have made considerable economic progress and generally are paid as much as men for
comparable jobs.
b. They generally do not enjoy equal job status and earn considerably less than men for comparable
jobs.
c. They enjoy economic equity with men but this is not reflected in the media.
d. They enjoy economic and social equity with men but this success is being compromised by the
lack of interest in women’s movements.
15. When Kaitlyn is interviewed for a teaching position in a working-class school she is asked why many
of the boys in the school have developed patterns of resistance to school and its authority figures.
Her best answer would be:
a. They perceive that schooling is feminine, emphasizing mental rather than manual work.
b. It is a genetic trait that schools cannot overcome.
c. They think that aggressiveness toward the faculty will make them more attractive to girls.
d. Boys will be boys.
16. Title IX programs are intended to
a. prevent discrimination so that females and males have equal educational opportunities.
b. provide intellectually challenged students with equal opportunities.
c. require school boards to make school buildings accessible to the physically challenged.
d. provide girls with the same sports teams as boys.
17. The Rocky Hill School District has been accused of not complying with the provisions of Title IX with
respect to their sports programs. The lawyer for the school district has informed the school board
members of the three points, upheld by courts in the past that they must apply. The test includes all
of the following points EXCEPT
a. the percentage of female and male athletes must be substantially proportionate to the percentage
of females and male students enrolled in the district.
b. if the percentages of female and male athletes is not proportionate to the percentage of female
and male students, the district must fully and effectively meet the interests and abilities of female
students.
c. the school district must provide opportunities for all females and males to participate in the same
sports.
d. the school district must have a history of expanding opportunities for underrepresented females to
participate in sports
18. Sexual orientation in a child is established by
a. infancy.
b. early childhood.
c. middle childhood.
d. young adulthood.
19. Some educators make a determination as to whether or not a child with special needs will be able to
enter the diploma-bound program by the end of kindergarten. Such a decision can
a. help these students achieve by lowering the pressure on them.
b. lead to lowered academic expectations for those students who can perform at high levels when
provided with appropriate accommodations for their disability.
c. help the students by providing more opportunities for accommodations for their disability.
d. benefit students by grouping them in segregated facilities with others having similar disabilities.
20. Sally Houston has reduced mobility because she is confined to a wheel chair. She has a college
degree and is certified as a laboratory technologist. She has applied for many positions and the
personnel directors who have interviewed her are extremely impressed with her knowledge and
skills. However, she has been told by most of them, ʺWe would like to hire you but we are unable to
because…ʺ
a. of a lack of accommodations in the workplace.
b. our health care carrier won’t allow it.
c. workman’s compensation will not apply.
d. legislation prevents us from hiring you.
21. Inclusion is most effective when all of the following are part of the plan EXCEPT
a. the classroom teacher also acts as a specialist dealing with the exceptionality.
b. a team of specialists develops an individualized educational plan (IEP) for each student.
c. a teacher’s aide works with students with exceptionalities.
d. the classroom teacher collaborates with a team of specialists providing specific services.
22. The architects for Glendale Middle School are meeting with the administration of the school district to
provide for accommodations for the school’s inclusion plan. They will need to consider all of the
following EXCEPT
a. washrooms that are handicap accessible.
b. ramps or elevators.
c. desks to accommodate wheelchairs.
d. an inviting room exclusively for students with exceptionalities.
23. Religious beliefs generally guide students and their families in all of the following areas, EXCEPT
a. agreement on the essential core of a belief system.
b. the values and lifestyles of families.
c. the socialization of children and young people.
d. guidance on moral and ethical issues.
24. The most common religion in the United States is
a. Catholicism.
b. Jewish.
c. Muslim.
d. Protestantism.
25. The foundations of multicultural education include all of the following, EXCEPT
a. diversity.
b. social justice.
c. homogeneity.
d. equality.
26. Bunmi Sodade knows that she will promote multiculturalism among her students if she
a. sets aside a week during Black History month to discuss the contributions of African Americans.
b. holds an ethnic food festival when students can bring in their native foods to share.
c. displays posters that highlight major contributions by women to science.
d. integrates principles of diversity, social justice, and equality throughout her curriculum.
27. Rheena is preparing a presentation for a unit on multiculturalism for one of the classes in her teacher
education program. Which of the following strategies has been the most effective in bringing the
cultures of diverse students into the classroom?
a. allow them to go to the library to find books about their culture
b. study their culture one month a year
c. invite a speaker from the same cultural background to the classroom
d. use examples from their cultures and experiences as subjects are taught
28. Jeremy Chase wishes to demonstrate to the diverse students in his class that he has a respect for
their cultural backgrounds. He has contacted Vern Mahadeo, the school district’s Multicultural
Consultant. Since he has spent a great deal of time studying how to work with diverse students,
Vern would recommend all of the following EXCEPT
a. Teachers should be able to help students see the relationship between the subject matter and the
world in which they live.
b. Students should be able to see themselves in the representations used by teachers.
c. Teachers should be able to provide instruction that allows students to access the knowledge
based on the studentsʹ way of thinking.
d. Teachers should strive to find the best scientifically-proven teaching strategy and use it for all their
students.
29. If you were part of a committee to help develop an awareness of other cultural groups at a teacher’s
college in an area that was very homogeneous, you would be likely to recommend all of the following
approaches EXCEPT
a. encourage collaboration with other schools with similar populations.
b. provide courses in ethnic and women’s studies.
c. require students to read and respond to books by female authors and authors of color.
d. require participation in institutions and activities of diverse communities.
30. Teachers who believe that all students can learn, who place students at the center of teaching, and
who try to build on their cultural backgrounds and experiences, will develop meaningful learning
experiences when they engage in
a. culturally relevant teaching.
b. diversity teaching.
c. equity education.
d. social justice learning.
31. Which of the following is an important consideration for teachers who still face fairly homogeneous
populations?
a. They need to make certain that the dominant culture is ingrained in all their students.
b. They need to work harder to bring different perspectives to presentations and discussions.
c. They can spend more time on a traditional curriculum and less on discussing diversity.
d. They need to concentrate on preparing their students for the specific jobs available in the
community.
32. Tamika would like to provide an environment that would permit all student participants to have voice.
She realizes that such a move could be risky and she must be prepared for all of the following
possibilities EXCEPT
a. The students may express anger and be confrontational.
b. The students may test the limits of the type of language that can be used.
c. The students might feel that they have nothing to contribute and will remain silent.
d. Her patience may be tested as she and the students figure out how to listen and contribute to the
listening process.
33. Which of the following is an example of a social injustice?
a. The best teachers are in the schools with the most academically challenged students.
b. The number of minority students in special education classes is proportionate to the school
population.
c. All students are given an equal opportunity to learn.
d. A high school in a low-income area does not have the funds to offer an advanced placement
class.
34. Which of the following is a policy that would ensure that all students, regardless of cultural
background and family circumstances, would be provided access to a similar educational
opportunities?
a. equality in education
b. equal educational opportunity
c. dominant educational opportunity
d. no educational opportunity
35. David Orchinsky believes that teaching for social justice is an integral part of his job. He knows that
to reach his goal he must address all of the following in his program, EXCEPT
a. help his students to have hop for a more equitable and socially just society.
b. join with his students in confronting injustice and removing impediments to equality.
c. assist the shopkeepers in the neighborhood to advertise their merchandise.
d. take on community projects, such as assisting elderly and underprivileged residents clean up their
property.
Chapter 7 Test Questions
Short Answer
1. Compare at least five characteristics of the jobs held by members of the middle and working classes.
(Learning Outcome 7.2)
2. Although many people equate race and ethnicity, they are not the same. Using at least five
examples, compare and contrast these two terms as they are correctly applied. (Learning Outcome
7.1)
3. You have been assigned to a school in a neighborhood with a population made up primarily of the
children of immigrant parents. Develop a plan to improve communication with parents who do not
speak English fluently. (Learning Outcome 7.3)
4. Individuals with similar disabilities are better off because they often find comfort and security with
each other. Using examples, analyze this statement to determine whether or not you accept it as
accurate. (Learning Outcome 7.6)
5. Outline four strategies that you plan to use to include student voices in your classroom. (Learning
Outcome 7.8)
Chapter 7 Answer Key
Chapter 7 Answer Key
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