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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. Which best describes an aspect of Codell's philosophy of reading out loud to the class?
(a) The teacher should read words very slowly and loudly.
(b) Each child should have a book, so they can follow along with the reading.
(c) The teacher should often stop to have discussions about the text.
(d) Any difficult words should be immediately looked up in the dictionary.

2. According to Ms. Coil, how do teachers (besides Codell) react to her suggestions to improve the design of their classrooms?
(a) Teachers agree with the vast majority of suggestions Ms. Coil makes.
(b) Teachers usually tell Ms.Coil they are too busy to see her, in an effort to ignore her.
(c) Teachers usually make the suggested changes without any resistance.
(d) Teachers tell Ms. Coil, in different words, to get lost.

3. What animal does Melanie do her vertebrate report on?
(a) Giraffe.
(b) Cat.
(c) Rat.
(d) Hyena.

4. On December 14th, older children steal which of Codell's classroom accessories?
(a) The Time Machine.
(b) The Happy Box.
(c) Her roller skates.
(d) The Thinking Cap.

5. What name does Codell choose for her students to call her?
(a) Mrs. Esme.
(b) Ms. Esme.
(c) Mrs. Raji Codell.
(d) Madame Esme.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do older teachers react to the great effort Codell takes with preparing her classroom for the first day of school?

2. What is Codell's impression of the scary story contest she holds for Halloween?

3. Who is the author of the book King Matt the First, which is chosen by Codell for read-aloud time?

4. In Codell's reading group method, what role does the "practical predictor" play?

5. How does Codell eventually ensure her students do not steal books that they borrow?

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