Social class & authority

In this lesson, we will gain a greater understanding of the concept of social class, and will seek to understand how class may shape an individual's treatment by authority figures.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which term is most associated with the word fate?

Free will Predetermined

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Q2.Which word has a similar meaning to the word futile?

Pointlessness Usefulness

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Q3.Which character appears at key points in the play and serves as the voice of fate?

Narrator Milkman

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Q4.Which statement best reflects how each of the mothers responded to the meeting of the twins?

Both of the mothers were shocked and sternly warned their children. Mrs. Lyons was shocked and warned Edward, but Mrs. Johnstone was not concerned. Mrs. Johnstone was shocked and warned Mickey, but Mrs. Lyons was not concerned.

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Q5.Which statement best reflects the motive that each of the mothers have for separating the boys.

Both mothers are motivated by the same reasons. Mrs. Lyons is more motivated by a desire to keep Edward for herself and to separate him from working class life. Mrs. Johnstone is motivated by superstition and the welfare of the boys. Mrs. Johnstone is more motivated by a desire to keep Mickey separate from middle class life. Mrs. Lyons is motivated by superstition and the welfare of the boys.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which term is most associated with the word fate?

Free will Predetermined

1/5

Q2.Which word has a similar meaning to the word futile?

Pointlessness Usefulness

2/5

Q3.Which character appears at key points in the play and serves as the voice of fate?

Narrator Milkman

3/5

Q4.Which statement best reflects how each of the mothers responded to the meeting of the twins?

4/5

Q5.Which statement best reflects the motive that each of the mothers have for separating the boys.

5/5

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Lesson 11 Quiz - Social Class & Authority

A quiz consolidating your understanding of the key vocabulary and core concepts we learned during this lesson.

Q1.Which of the below is an example of authority?

A parent looking after their children. A child playing with other children. A parent having a discussion with another parent.

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Q2.Which of the statements below is accurate in describing prejudice?

Ideas formed on the basis of experience. Ideas formed which are not based on experience, but preconception. Ideas formed through being educated about a topic.

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Q3.Which character do we see holds prejudicial attitudes towards the working class in the part of the text where Edward almost throws the stone at the window?

Mickey Edward Linda Policeman

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Q4.Which of the characters treat the policeman with disrespect?

Mickey Edward Linda

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Q5.Which of the statements best describes how the Policeman interacts with the Johnstones and the Lyons?

The Policeman treats Mrs. Johnstone the same as she treats Mr. Lyons. The Policeman is more confrontational towards Mrs. Johnstone than Mrs. Lyons. The Policeman is more confrontational towards Mrs. Lyons than Mrs. Johnstone.

5/5

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Lesson 11 Quiz - Social Class & Authority

A quiz consolidating your understanding of the key vocabulary and core concepts we learned during this lesson.

Q1.Which of the below is an example of authority?

A parent looking after their children. A child playing with other children. A parent having a discussion with another parent.

1/5

Q2.Which of the statements below is accurate in describing prejudice?

Ideas formed on the basis of experience. Ideas formed which are not based on experience, but preconception. Ideas formed through being educated about a topic.

2/5

Q3.Which character do we see holds prejudicial attitudes towards the working class in the part of the text where Edward almost throws the stone at the window?

Mickey Edward Linda Policeman

3/5

Q4.Which of the characters treat the policeman with disrespect?

Mickey Edward Linda

4/5

Q5.Which of the statements best describes how the Policeman interacts with the Johnstones and the Lyons?

5/5

Lesson summary: Social class & authority

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