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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) Taws, belts, and topes.
(c) Ferrules, switches, and taws.
(d) Switches, ropes, and taws.

2. What happened to Lisette, one of the quiet children in the room, in October?
(a) She became sick and quit school.
(b) Her mother had a baby.
(c) Her building burned down and her family moved away.
(d) She was chosen to be in a spelling bee.

3. What did Mrs. Zajac realize was the reason she was unable to sleep?
(a) She was burned out and did not want to go back to school.
(b) She wanted a divorce from her husband.
(c) She was asked to be the new principal of Kelly School.
(d) She did nothing to prevent Clarence moving out of her classroom.

4. What were the two things the city of Holyoke was known for?
(a) Being the oldest and poorest town in the state.
(b) Being the birthplace of both volleyball and Lestoil.
(c) Being the start of the Appalachian Trail and the Smokey Mountains.
(d) Being the home of Abbott and Costello and the first radio tower.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is "dual captivity?"

2. What book did Mrs. Zajac read at the end of her summer break?

3. Whose hand shot up for almost every question Mrs. Zajac asked the class?

4. What grade was Mrs. Zajac's son in?

5. About how many "personal interactions" does a teacher need to manage successfully in order for students to feel secure?

(see the answer key)

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