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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Pages 89 through 112.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does the first student to use the "time machine" report about his or her experience?
(a) The student tells about a medieval joust they "witnessed."
(b) The student tells about meeting Wyatt Earp and helping to rid Dodge City of criminals.
(c) The student claims to have gone back to the Jurassic period to observe dinosaurs.
(d) The student complains that the time machine is not real.

4. On October 29th, Codell creates an after-school club with what focus?
(a) The Thinking Cap, in order to "increase" everyone's intelligence.
(b) Outdoor sports.
(c) Activities related to the "Addy" series of books.
(d) Activities related to The Bat-Poet book.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Codell find is particularly effective when it comes to teaching about Nazism?

2. What does Codell call the subject of Math?

3. Which is NOT one of the ways in which Codell's class learns about Native Americans?

4. Why do Codell and Mr. Turner fail to secure any donations, according to the July 28th entry?

5. What is Codell's general attitude toward Ms. Federman?

(see the answer key)

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