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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Pages 45 through 71.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to a November 2nd entry, what does Codell do to help teach about inventors?
(a) Dresses up in a wild outfit full of accessories that have inventor stories behind them.
(b) Has the kids invent their own "better mouse trap."
(c) Helps her students create a simplified cotton gin.
(d) Holds a brainstorming session in which kids think of fantastic inventions.

2. What does Codell tell her students about their "alphabet museum" in order to avoid potential embarrassment?
(a) The students are creating the alphabet museum for use by kindergartners.
(b) The students should go home to share the museum with younger siblings or neighbors.
(c) The alphabet museum will be photographed for a local newspaper article.
(d) The alphabet museum will not be shared with anyone outside the classroom.

3. How long into Codell's teacher observation time is she allowed to teach?
(a) On the first day.
(b) On the second day.
(c) She is never allowed to teach, but only observe.
(d) After one month.

4. Who ultimately says "No" to Codell's proposal for the Fairy Tale Festival?
(a) Ms. Coil.
(b) Miss Clark.
(c) Mr. Turner.
(d) Ismene Siteles.

5. What does Codell use the Thinking Cap for?
(a) She claims that if students concentrate hard enough with the cap on, they will become smarter.
(b) She makes troublemaking students wear it, so they can think about what they've done.
(c) She puts it on students so they can take extra time to give a good answer.
(d) She places potpourri and incense in the cap, allowing the wearer to benefit from aromatherapy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Esme Codell when given a job at the public school at the start of the book?

2. How many new teachers are introduced prior to the school's opening in Part I?

3. According to a November 10th entry, what did Codell's landlord call her father's apartment?

4. Why does Mr. Turner object to the winner of the Addy doll during the November 5th assembly?

5. What is the name of the mentor who inspired Codell to do her best as a teacher?

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