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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue and Afterword.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is NOT one of the ways in which Codell's class learns about Native Americans?
(a) They have a guest speaker come to share Native American artifacts.
(b) They perform a rain dance.
(c) They visit the zoo to see an American buffalo.
(d) They dress up in authentically-researched Native American clothing.

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

3. Which student actually stabbed the substitute teacher in the back with a pencil?
(a) Esther.
(b) Serena.
(c) The students never reveal who it is.
(d) Billy Williams.

4. Where does Codell take her students on January 20?
(a) Sulzer Regional Library.
(b) Immmediately outside the school, to examine different types of trees.
(c) The university science fair.
(d) The history museum.

5. Which of the following best describes the attitude of the speaker in Codell's poem "The Custodian's Thoughts"?
(a) Giddy at the prospect of another day on the job.
(b) Cranky and vindictive.
(c) Depressed from a recent death at the school.
(d) Confused, because he has lost his way in the school's basement.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Codell's day spoiled on April 11th?

2. Who ultimately says "No" to Codell's proposal for the Fairy Tale Festival?

3. In Codell's reading group method, what role does the "practical predictor" play?

4. Why does Zykrecia pursue conflict resolution with Kyle?

5. In the Epilogue, what is Esme Codell's impression of Mr. Turner?

(see the answer key)

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