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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Epilogue, what emotion does Esme associate with her former students?
(a) Euphoria.
(b) Anger.
(c) Regret.
(d) Bitterness.

2. What important test does Codell's class take on May 13th?
(a) The Federal Standardized Exam.
(b) The Iowa Standardized Test of Basic Skills.
(c) The California Assessment of Learning.
(d) The Illinois Standardized Test of Academic Proficiency.

3. What gift does Codell receive from her students on the last day of school?
(a) A sari.
(b) A pop-up greeting card with all the children's signatures.
(c) A beautiful crystal serving tray.
(d) A golden scarf with all the children's signatures.

4. How long did Esme Codell work at the first school she taught at?
(a) Two years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) As of the Epilogue, she continues to teach there to this day.
(d) One year.

5. In Codell's reading group method, what role does the "language lover" play?
(a) Reading passages out loud.
(b) Defining difficult words in the text.
(c) Guessing what comes next in the plot of the book.
(d) Making questions up about the book.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ultimate fear does Codell express about Melanie?

2. What award does Codell receive during the events in the book?

3. Why doesn't Mr. Turner initially want to suspend B. B.?

4. What kind of school did Esme transfer to after the school of her first year of teaching?

5. What does JoEllen ask Codell during sexual education?

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