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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. How does Codell eventually ensure her students do not steal books that they borrow?
(a) She makes students leave one of their shoes to ensure they return books.
(b) She collects $10 from students for each book they borrow, as collateral.
(c) She develops an ID card system similar to a public library.
(d) She informs a child's parent when the child borrows a book.

2. On September 27, what book is read that inspires Ashworth to reveal his missing digit to the class?
(a) Greek Myths.
(b) Helen Keller's Life.
(c) The Bat-Poet.
(d) The Hundred Dresses.

3. In Codell's reading group method, what role does the "discussion director" play?
(a) Defining difficult words in the text.
(b) Guessing what comes next in the plot of the book.
(c) Reading passages out loud.
(d) Making questions up about the book.

4. What gift does Codell buy for Melanie for her birthday?
(a) A Webster's Dictionary.
(b) A child-sized purse.
(c) A pack of lip glosses in various flavors.
(d) A backpack.

5. Which is NOT one of the ways in which Codell's class learns about Native Americans?
(a) They dress up in authentically-researched Native American clothing.
(b) They have a guest speaker come to share Native American artifacts.
(c) They visit the zoo to see an American buffalo.
(d) They perform a rain dance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Codell initially regret asking Twanette's mother to a conference on September 30?

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

3. According to a November 10th entry, what did Codell's landlord call her father's apartment?

4. What occurs on the bus ride to the university science fair on October 13?

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

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