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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Pages 135 through 149.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What poem, dedicated to Brandi, does Codell make her October 19th entry?
(a) How to Teach Impossible Students.
(b) How to Draw an Invisible Dragon.
(c) How to Fold a Paper Snowflake.
(d) How to Tame a Tiger.

3. Once a week, Codell tutors Ruben in what subject?
(a) Mastery of the yo-yo.
(b) Spelling.
(c) Reading comprehension.
(d) Math.

4. According to Codell, what is "education's best-kept secret"?
(a) If parents were more involved in teaching, it would actually make things worse.
(b) A sticker award system will make fifth-graders more motivated to learn than anything else.
(c) Principals do absolutely nothing to help teachers.
(d) Teachers being personally invested in their teaching methods make them accountable.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What unusual request does Ms. Coil make of Codell?

2. Whose mother complains about Codell insisting on buying dictionaries for the children?

3. What is the stated purpose of the "educational chiropractor" early in Part III?

4. How does the teachers union representative react to Codell's request to become a representative?

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

(see the answer key)

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