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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Torey want to test in regards to Sheila?
(a) Her ability to do math.
(b) Her emotions.
(c) Her IQ.
(d) All of her academic skills.

2. What does Sheila respond to that helps her behavior slowly improve?
(a) Anton's praise.
(b) Kobold notes.
(c) Hints from Torey.
(d) Student reactions.

3. What does Torey indicate that she refuses to do in regards to mentally ill children?
(a) Surprise them.
(b) Hospitalize them.
(c) Hold them to societal standards.
(d) Pity them.

4. What small step towards progress occurred during the rest of the afternoon?
(a) Sheila spoke to Torey.
(b) Anton was able to get Sheila to complete a math paper.
(c) The other children continued to work on their own work.
(d) Sheila moved her chair according to where the group was.

5. Which of the following is the best synonym for motivation as it is used in the prologue?
(a) Reason.
(b) Stimulus.
(c) Incentive.
(d) Drive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chad bring to Torey after her favorite show ends?

2. Why can the reader infer that many people view Torey's work as frustrating and sad?

3. What position did Torey have the previous year before Ed Somers contacted her about having a classroom of her own?

4. What does Torey say she will reward the other children with if they keep working when Sheila has her outbursts?

5. Where does Shelia head when she runs out of the classroom?

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