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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Zajac believe is the first prerequisite for discipline?
(a) Determination.
(b) Arrogance.
(c) Confidence.
(d) Respect.

2. What word did Manny call out in class that caused Mrs. Zajac to bop him on the top of his head with paper?
(a) "No way!"
(b) "Cucaracha!"
(c) "Ohmygosh!"
(d) "Diablo!"

3. What was the Highland Dingle?
(a) A picnic area in the middle of the Highlands.
(b) A community garden in the middle of the Highlands.
(c) A hunting area in the middle of the Highlands.
(d) A patch of woods in the middle of the Highlands.

4. Where did Mrs. Zajac eat lunch every day and with whom?
(a) In the cafeteria at the teachers' table.
(b) In the teachers' room with her friend Mary Ann.
(c) Outside on a picnic table in the playground.
(d) In her car where there was peace and quiet.

5. What did a colleague of Mrs. Zajac say about her?
(a) "Chris is too old to teach."
(b) "Chris is dedicated to the school."
(c) "Chris is not afraid to try new things."
(d) "Chris is a positive teacher."

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

7. What did Mrs. Zajac allow the students to do on the first day?
(a) Talk about their summer vacations.
(b) Eat their snacks early.
(c) Choose their own desks.
(d) Make as much noise as they wanted.

8. Who were the two children in her class Mrs. Zajac imagined bringing home to live with her?
(a) Jennifer and Manny.
(b) Courtney and Jimmy.
(c) Arabella and Dick.
(d) Mariposa and Felipe.

9. What did Mrs. Zajac say about Judith when comparing the child with herself?
(a) Judith was as outgoing as she was.
(b) Judith was as smart as she was.
(c) Judith was as tired as she was.
(d) Judith was about as mature as she was.

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

11. Who was the principal of Kelly School when Mrs. Zajac was a teacher there?
(a) Albert Little.
(b) Allan Landers.
(c) Alphonse Lindbergh.
(d) Alphonse Laudato.

12. What did Judith do when she had finished her classwork and had extra time?
(a) Work on her novel or read.
(b) Whisper to the other girls.
(c) Draw or read.
(d) Work on math problems or read.

13. What was the name of the student teacher in Mrs. Zajac's class?
(a) Miss Smith.
(b) Miss Hunt.
(c) Miss Brown.
(d) Miss Catch.

14. Who was Lil?
(a) The school nurse.
(b) The principal.
(c) The principal's secretary.
(d) Clarence's mother.

15. About how many pieces of paper did Mrs. Zajac handle daily at school
(a) About 150.
(b) About 75.
(c) About 100.
(d) About 200.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to a young substitute who came to Kelly School for the first time?

2. What quality did Mrs. Zajac think Pam displayed that was most important for a new teacher?

3. What were the two smells in Mrs. Zajac's class at the beginning of the school year?

4. After two days of being out of her class while Miss Hunt taught it, what did Mrs. Zajac say?

5. How old was Mrs. Zajac at the time of this book?

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