1. “Anti-Intellectualism Reading Quiz and Discussion Questions”
English B60
“Anti-Intellectualism Reading Quiz and Discussion Questions”

2. Reading Quiz
1. What is the definition of anti-intellectualism according to the author?
2. What percentage of public school students in Oklahoma didn’t know that George Washington was the first president of the United States?
3. How many Americans under the age of 44 did not read a single book (fiction or non fiction) over the course of a year?
4. How are intellectuals viewed in U.S. culture according to the article?
5. Who are “the new elite”?

3. Discussion Questions
1. Look at your responses to question 4 on the reading guide. Come up with a single example in your group to share with the rest of the class.
2. Look at your answer to number 7 on the guide. Does this fit with your own experiences in school? Can you think of any examples to share? How can we work to improve this? Brainstorm some ideas in your group.