1. Why does B. B. start to misbehave around 1:20 PM every day?
(a) B. B. knows he is missing his favorite cartoon show at that time.
(b) B. B. never has anything to eat at lunch.
(c) B. B. is faced with the prospect of going home to his wheelchair-bound father.
(d) Codell never figures out why he suddenly changes at this time.

2. How does Ms. Coil criticize Codell's teaching of Native Americans.
(a) Codell only teaches about one tribe, and Ms. Coil prefers a broader approach.
(b) Ms. Coil believes fifth-graders are too old to dress up in Native American costumes.
(c) Ms. Coil believes having a "powwow" stereotypes Native American culture.
(d) Ms. Coil is angry for not being informed about a field trip to the Native American History Museum.

3. What problem does Vanessa have in announcing the class' Christmas show?
(a) The announcement is too long, and she cannot memorize it.
(b) She consistently mispronounces a word in the announcement.
(c) She struggles with a severe lisp.
(d) She has extreme stage fright, and is too nervous to speak her lines.

4. What is Codell's impression of the scary story contest she holds for Halloween?
(a) She is disappointed that only a few students volunteer stories for the contest.
(b) She is uncomfortable with the level of gore several students use.
(c) She is frustrated that most students haven't improved their writing skills.
(d) She is amazed at Vanessa's story, and how effectively scary it is.

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