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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. What best describes Codell's approach to disciplining children?
(a) Teachers should only do mild disciplining; principals should handle true problem children.
(b) The bulk of a teachers' efforts should be put toward discipline.
(c) Teachers should do little to no disciplining; disciplining stifles creativity.
(d) Codell longs for the days in which teachers could physically discipline students, because it was so effective.

2. What film, the first classic film Codell shows, is shown in October 15?
(a) The Miracle Worker.
(b) Citizen Kane.
(c) The Bishop's Wife.
(d) Casablanca.

3. On October 29th, Codell creates an after-school club with what focus?
(a) Activities related to The Bat-Poet book.
(b) Outdoor sports.
(c) Activities related to the "Addy" series of books.
(d) The Thinking Cap, in order to "increase" everyone's intelligence.

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

5. Why is Codell afraid of B. B. returning from suspension?
(a) She is afraid Mr. Turner will doubt that the suspension was necessary at all.
(b) She is afraid B. B. will decide to quit school altogether.
(c) She is afraid B. B. will return with a gun and shoot her.
(d) She is afraid B. B. will beat up Vanessa in an act of revenge.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is NOT one of the ways in which Codell's class learns about Native Americans?

2. What is the "last straw" that causes Codell to force Mr. Turner to suspend B. B.?

3. Whose mother complains about Codell insisting on buying dictionaries for the children?

4. What is JoEllen's Native American name, as given to her in a naming ceremony?

5. Why does Mr. Turner object to Codell's school social committee guidelines on February 15th?

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