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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Pages 72 through 89.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Esme Codell when given a job at the public school at the start of the book?
(a) 19.
(b) 35.
(c) 24.
(d) 30.

2. How do older teachers react to the great effort Codell takes with preparing her classroom for the first day of school?
(a) Many emulate Codell's colorful bulletin boards.
(b) Most think Codell has done too much, creating an overstimulating environment.
(c) The teachers applaud Codell and reward her with a Teacher of the Month award.
(d) The teachers believe Codell has done an average job, and are indifferent.

3. Who is the author of the book King Matt the First, which is chosen by Codell for read-aloud time?
(a) Janusz Korczak.
(b) Lois Lowry.
(c) Connie Porter.
(d) Randall Jareel.

4. Who does Codell make her "time machine" out of?
(a) A refrigerator box covered in aluminum foil.
(b) Heavy curtains.
(c) An old armoire.
(d) A large plastic tarp.

5. Why does Codell take her students outside for a field trip on January 7th?
(a) Codell feels that the students have been cooped up too long, and they will find the outdoors refreshing.
(b) The trip is a chance to examine trees and decide what kind of trees they are.
(c) She has the students build an elaborate snowman to encourage teamwork.
(d) There is snow on the ground, and the trip is a chance to teach about precipitation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once a week, Codell tutors Ruben in what subject?

2. What container does Codell create to allow students to symbolically rid themselves of worries?

3. What kind of music do the Slick Boys use in their assembly presentation?

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

5. What is the name of Codell's immediate supervisor at her work in Part I?

(see the answer key)

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