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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Codell make her "time machine" out of?
(a) A refrigerator box covered in aluminum foil.
(b) Heavy curtains.
(c) An old armoire.
(d) A large plastic tarp.

2. What problem does Vanessa have in announcing the class' Christmas show?
(a) She struggles with a severe lisp.
(b) She has extreme stage fright, and is too nervous to speak her lines.
(c) The announcement is too long, and she cannot memorize it.
(d) She consistently mispronounces a word in the announcement.

3. According to Ms. Coil, how do teachers (besides Codell) react to her suggestions to improve the design of their classrooms?
(a) Teachers tell Ms. Coil, in different words, to get lost.
(b) Teachers usually tell Ms.Coil they are too busy to see her, in an effort to ignore her.
(c) Teachers agree with the vast majority of suggestions Ms. Coil makes.
(d) Teachers usually make the suggested changes without any resistance.

4. What was Codell's impression of prostitutes on her block as a young child?
(a) Codell know about the nature of their profession and is disgusted by them.
(b) Codell admires them for their bold, colorful clothing choices.
(c) They constantly curse at Codell, and she avoids them whenever possible.
(d) Codell is tricked by her father into believing they are movie stars.

5. Why does Mr. Turner object to the winner of the Addy doll during the November 5th assembly?
(a) Mr. Turner believes the winner cheated in order to win the raffle.
(b) The winner is a boy, and Mr. Turner doesn't believe boys should play with dolls.
(c) Mr. Turner does not believe the doll is appropriate in a school setting.
(d) The winner is Hispanic, and Mr. Turner believes that, since Addy is black, a black person should win.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Which student actually stabbed the substitute teacher in the back with a pencil?

3. How does Codell respond to Billy Williams when the boy claims that he hates her?

4. How do older teachers react to the great effort Codell takes with preparing her classroom for the first day of school?

5. What pop culture figure does Codell use for her "best papers" bulletin board?

Short Essay Questions

1. What question does Codell have for the "educational chiropractor" brought in by Mr. Turner?

2. What is Codell's philosophy about bad behavior, in respect to an incident with B. B.?

3. Describe how Zykrecia resolves a conflict with Kyle on March 28.

4. What is Vanessa's problem with the Christmas assembly, and how does she overcome it?

5. How does Codell deal with Melanie's problem with stealing?

6. Describe Ismene, including her appearance and personality.

7. What is The Happy Box?

8. Describe the day when a student brings a two-year-old brother to school.

9. Describe some things Codell's class does for Halloween.

10. What reasons does Trelease give in the Afterword for his contention that Educating Esme is "terribly relevant"?

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