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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sent Away, Chapters 1-8, (pg 145-193).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were some of the implements Ancient Greek and Roman teachers used to enforce discipline in the classroom?
(a) Ferrules and dunce caps.
(b) Ferrules, switches, and taws.
(c) Switches, ropes, and taws.
(d) Taws, belts, and topes.

2. What was Mrs. Zajac's maiden name?
(a) Christine Pemmer.
(b) Christine Peddler.
(c) Christine Padden.
(d) Christine Pepper.

3. What was the name of the bilingual teacher next door to Mrs. Zajac's classroom?
(a) Vincent Garcia.
(b) Vincent Pena.
(c) Victor Hernandez.
(d) Victor Guevara.

4. What did Mrs. Zajac tell her students to think when they hand in their work to her?
(a) "I did my best,"
(b) "I hope she does not grade hard."
(c) "This is the best I can do and I'm proud of it."
(d) "I tried really hard."

5. What was unusual about Pedro's uncle who lived with him?
(a) He was a circus performer.
(b) He was a transvestite.
(c) He was a television announcer.
(d) He was paralyzed from the neck down.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the principal of Kelly School identify as one of his better skills?

2. What was the favorite book Mrs. Zajac was reading to her students after recess daily?

3. What is "dual captivity?"

4. What did Clarence say on his way out of his after-school meeting with Mrs. Zajac on Friday afternoon?

5. Who was Lil?

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