1. 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 misbehavior only worsens after the conference.
(c) Twanette's mother promises to beat Twanette soundly so her attitude will change.
(d) Twanette's mother decides to pull Twanette from the class and change schools.

2. How does Ruben show his affectionate crush for Codell?
(a) He writes to her in his journal, expressing his amorous feelings.
(b) After Codell says she likes the color red, Ruben wears nothing but red shirts to class.
(c) He frequently leaves a gift on her desk after class is over.
(d) Ruben makes sure to sit next to her during reading time, and he caresses her leg.

3. Why do Codell and Mr. Turner fail to secure any donations, according to the July 28th entry?
(a) They mistakenly try to approach businesses on a holiday when most are closed.
(b) They are working off of an incorrect list of potential donors.
(c) Most of the businesses approached are poor, small, and highly unlikely donors.
(d) Mr. Turner is rude to potential donors.

4. What does Codell notice about the new class of teachers that will be teaching along with her at the new school?
(a) There is not one man among the new teachers.
(b) Codell is one of the few white women among the new teachers.
(c) There is a disproportionate amount of white, slender women in their twenties.
(d) Unlike Codell, most of the teachers are older veterans pulled from surrounding districts.

5. Why is Codell angry after she breaks up a fight between two girls on December 8th?
(a) In her attempt to stop the fight, she inadvertently injured one of the girls with her elbow.
(b) Codell is unable to get the girls to stop arguing after the physical fight is over.
(c) It is after school, and Codell is not compensated for her time.
(d) No other teachers stepped in to help Codell.