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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Pages 112 through 134.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Codell teach the students to multiply double-digit numbers?
(a) By creating an elaborate flashcard system.
(b) By having the students create an Aesop's Fable about the numbers.
(c) By using "cha-cha" dance steps.
(d) By staging a Jeopardy-style game show.

2. Who persuades Codell to remain a teacher after she is ready to quit on February 15th?
(a) Ms. Federman.
(b) Ms. Coil.
(c) Miss Clark.
(d) Serena.

3. Why does Codell initially regret asking Twanette's mother to a conference on September 30?
(a) Twanette's mother takes Twanette's side and blames Codell for the perceived misbehavior.
(b) Twanette's mother decides to pull Twanette from the class and change schools.
(c) Twanette's misbehavior only worsens after the conference.
(d) Twanette's mother promises to beat Twanette soundly so her attitude will change.

4. Who provides Codell with an explanation as to why her substitute got stabbed in the back with a pencil?
(a) Ruben.
(b) Billy Williams.
(c) Ozzie.
(d) Serena.

5. At the end of the day in which Codell makes a student teacher for the day, what does Codell have her children do?
(a) Codell encourages the children to do a similar switch with their parents at home.
(b) Codell has the last part of class outdoors, to reward the children for their excellent behavior.
(c) Codell assigns them double homework, because they were so unruly throughout the day.
(d) Students write a composition about their experience and what they learned that day.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Melanie react to the birthday party Codell throws for her on January 8th?

2. What animal does Melanie do her vertebrate report on?

3. What does Codell notice about the new class of teachers that will be teaching along with her at the new school?

4. How does Ruben show his affectionate crush for Codell?

5. Why is Codell angry after she breaks up a fight between two girls on December 8th?

(see the answer key)

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