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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through June (Chapters 1-3).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the best part of the trip to Puerto Rico for Mrs. Zajac?
(a) The visit to San Juan.
(b) The visit to Montezuma.
(c) The visit to Comerio.
(d) The visit to Cracoa.

2. Where did Felipe live?
(a) In the neighborhood behind the interstate.
(b) In the renovated northern section of the Flats.
(c) In the factory area behind the Flats.
(d) In the apartment building across from the school.

3. When she canceled science for a day, what did Mrs. Zajac substitute in its stead?
(a) Music.
(b) Independent reading.
(c) An informal art lesson.
(d) Creative writing.

4. What response did one of Al's critics give after he made a suggestion to the teachers at a meeting?
(a) "Amen."
(b) "What makes you think I can do more than I am?"
(c) "You can't make me quit, Al."
(d) "The Lord blesses you, Al."

5. What did Mrs. Zajac put on her classroom door before the children arrived?
(a) A red paper apple.
(b) A picture of herself.
(c) A red paper schoolhouse.
(d) A room number.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the last sharp ethnic division left in Holyoke when Mrs. Zajac was teaching?

2. What percentage of Kelly School children came from homes receiving some form of public assistance?

3. On Field Day, what did activity did Mrs. Zajac watch her class win?

4. With whom did the new student Juanita live?

5. What does Robert say to Mrs. Zajac one day to show her he had not done his homework?

(see the answer key)

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