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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Pages 112 through 134.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Codell make her "time machine" out of?
(a) An old armoire.
(b) Heavy curtains.
(c) A refrigerator box covered in aluminum foil.
(d) A large plastic tarp.

2. According to a November 10th entry, what did Codell's landlord call her father's apartment?
(a) A filthy mess.
(b) A palace of learning.
(c) A den of sin.
(d) A whorehouse.

3. What is Codell's true intention in using the time machine?
(a) Doing work alone in the time machine will make the day seem to go faster for bored students.
(b) The time machine provides a "time out" for misbehaving students.
(c) She feels that reading is a kind of time travel.
(d) By thinking about different years and traveling through time, students will learn math concepts.

4. What is Codell's opinion of teaching about Anne Frank and concentration camps?
(a) She feels her children should be spared most of the details, but still learn the material.
(b) She believes strongly in revealing the truth, sparing no unpleasant details.
(c) She decides to skip that part of the curriculum entirely; her class is just too young.
(d) She is outraged about the subject's inclusion into the curriculum, and she files a complaint with the State Board.

5. What theme does Codell choose for her students for their Christmas assembly?
(a) California Christmas.
(b) It's a Hairy Merry Christmas.
(c) Ye Olde London Christmas.
(d) A Cajun Christmas.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. At the end of the day in which Codell makes a student teacher for the day, what does Codell have her children do?

4. Why does Zykrecia pursue conflict resolution with Kyle?

5. What kind of music do the Slick Boys use in their assembly presentation?

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