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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. According to Codell, what is Miss Clark's flaw as a teacher?
(a) Miss Clark is much too harsh, considering her urban students less than human.
(b) Miss Clark is hopelessly disorganized, and never has a solid lesson plan in place.
(c) Miss Clark cares more about her boyfriend than about teaching, and she is lazy.
(d) Miss Clark spoils her children and desperately wants to be liked.

2. What is stolen from Codell's classroom on October 5?
(a) A globe.
(b) A textbook on sexual reproduction.
(c) A Columbus comic book.
(d) Several rulers, compasses, and protractors.

3. How does Codell respond to Billy Williams when the boy claims that he hates her?
(a) "I'm not crazy about you either, kid, but we have to find a way to stand one another."
(b) "No matter how you feel about me, I will always love you."
(c) "Every time you say you hate me, I'm going to give you an extra homework problem."
(d) "Every time you say that, you hurt my heart and make me sad."

4. What is JoEllen's Native American name, as given to her in a naming ceremony?
(a) Girl with Fast Feet.
(b) Girl of Frequent Bathroom Breaks.
(c) Girl with the Voice of Thunder.
(d) Girl of Many Questions.

5. Who persuades Codell to remain a teacher after she is ready to quit on February 15th?
(a) Ms. Federman.
(b) Serena.
(c) Miss Clark.
(d) Ms. Coil.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once a week, Codell tutors Ruben in what subject?

2. Why does B. B. sleep over at Codell's apartment one night?

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

4. What name does Codell choose for her students to call her?

5. According to a November 2nd entry, what does Codell do to help teach about inventors?

(see the answer key)

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