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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What name does Codell choose for her students to call her?
(a) Mrs. Raji Codell.
(b) Madame Esme.
(c) Mrs. Esme.
(d) Ms. Esme.

4. In the first entry of the book, how does Codell respond when asked what she would do if a student uttered a curse word in her classroom?
(a) Take him to the principal's office immediately!
(b) Wash his mouth out with soap!
(c) Honestly, I wouldn't know what to do!
(d) Faint dead away!

5. What is JoEllen's Native American name, as given to her in a naming ceremony?
(a) Hair that Flows like Water.
(b) Girl with the Beautiful Lip Gloss.
(c) Madame of Mathematics.
(d) Girl Who Always Gets A's.

6. How long into Codell's teacher observation time is she allowed to teach?
(a) After one month.
(b) She is never allowed to teach, but only observe.
(c) On the first day.
(d) On the second day.

7. What is Codell's impression of the scary story contest she holds for Halloween?
(a) She is amazed at Vanessa's story, and how effectively scary it is.
(b) She is disappointed that only a few students volunteer stories for the contest.
(c) She is frustrated that most students haven't improved their writing skills.
(d) She is uncomfortable with the level of gore several students use.

8. Which student must be stopped from casting voodoo spells on students in class?
(a) Esther.
(b) B. B.
(c) Vanessa.
(d) Shira.

9. What does Codell use the Thinking Cap for?
(a) She puts it on students so they can take extra time to give a good answer.
(b) She makes troublemaking students wear it, so they can think about what they've done.
(c) She claims that if students concentrate hard enough with the cap on, they will become smarter.
(d) She places potpourri and incense in the cap, allowing the wearer to benefit from aromatherapy.

10. 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.

11. What does Codell tell Mr. Turner about why he did not receive her classroom's inaugural newsletter?
(a) She meant to provide him one, but she must have placed it in the wrong mail box.
(b) She put two newsletters in Ms. Coil's box, and assumed Ms. Coil would give Mr. Turner the extra one.
(c) She thought Mr. Turner would write her up for an unauthorized newsletter.
(d) She knew Mr. Turner would not appreciate the articles.

12. Shira undergoes a change on December 13 when she begins dancing to which Christmas song?
(a) White Christmas.
(b) Silver Bells.
(c) I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.
(d) Jingle Bell Rock.

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

14. Which is NOT one of the activities Codell proposes for the Fairy Tale Festival?
(a) Ugly Duckling Match.
(b) Rescue the Princess from the Tower.
(c) Three Billy Goats Gruff Toss.
(d) Fairy Tale Fashion Show.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. On the first day of school, how does Codell determine where the students will sit?

4. Who provides Codell with an explanation as to why her substitute got stabbed in the back with a pencil?

5. Why does Codell take her students outside for a field trip on January 7th?

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