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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Sciene Fair, Chapters 1-3, (pg 263 - 295).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to a young substitute who came to Kelly School for the first time?
(a) He lost control of the class, and the principal sent him home.
(b) He asked Mrs. Zajac for help.
(c) He became a fifth grade teacher.
(d) He wrote a book about his experiences substituting at Kelly School.

2. What was a Puerto Rican name for a hypocrite?
(a) Ylluego.
(b) Yagrumos.
(c) Bastante.
(d) Ignorante.

3. What prevented Mrs. Zajac from teaching lessons for as long as she wanted?
(a) She needed a break.
(b) She spent too much time on discipline.
(c) She was too disorganized.
(d) Classes switched rooms at the sound of the school bell.

4. What is the name of the alternative junior high school in Holyoke?
(a) Church Square.
(b) Lincoln Square.
(c) Logos.
(d) Crossroads.

5. How many minutes did Mrs. Zajac give students to read whatever they want to?
(a) No time, they were too busy.
(b) Fifteen minutes.
(c) Thirty minutes.
(d) Twenty-five minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were the two children in her class Mrs. Zajac imagined bringing home to live with her?

2. How long did it take Mrs. Zajac to learn her students' names?

3. What kind of car did Mrs. Zajac drive?

4. What response did one of Al's critics give after he made a suggestion to the teachers at a meeting?

5. What was something Mrs. Zajac liked about Pam's lessons for the children?

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