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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Pages 149 through 165.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Codell take her students on January 20?
(a) The university science fair.
(b) Sulzer Regional Library.
(c) Immmediately outside the school, to examine different types of trees.
(d) The history museum.

2. What important test does Codell's class take on May 13th?
(a) The Federal Standardized Exam.
(b) The Iowa Standardized Test of Basic Skills.
(c) The California Assessment of Learning.
(d) The Illinois Standardized Test of Academic Proficiency.

3. According to a November 2nd entry, what does Codell do to help teach about inventors?
(a) Holds a brainstorming session in which kids think of fantastic inventions.
(b) Has the kids invent their own "better mouse trap."
(c) Helps her students create a simplified cotton gin.
(d) Dresses up in a wild outfit full of accessories that have inventor stories behind them.

4. Which child is especially shy about being a storyteller?
(a) Ozzie.
(b) B. B.
(c) Serena.
(d) Maurissa.

5. What is Ozzie's Native American name, as given to her in a naming ceremony?
(a) Boy Who Draws Like Crazy.
(b) Boy of the Many Crayons.
(c) Master of Kickball.
(d) Boy Who Wears Cool Clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Ms. Coil, how do teachers (besides Codell) react to her suggestions to improve the design of their classrooms?

2. What subject does the student Codell makes teacher for a day choose to make a lesson from?

3. What is the result of Codell's conference with Rowisha, B. B.'s mother?

4. On October 29th, Codell creates an after-school club with what focus?

5. Why is Codell angry after she breaks up a fight between two girls on December 8th?

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