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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Pages 45 through 71.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Esme Codell when given a job at the public school at the start of the book?
(a) 19.
(b) 30.
(c) 24.
(d) 35.

2. What is the name of Codell's immediate supervisor at her work in Part I?
(a) Ms. Federman.
(b) Lillia.
(c) Ismene.
(d) Mr. Turner.

3. On the first day of school, how does Codell determine where the students will sit?
(a) Students are seated in a large circle so everyone is equal.
(b) Codell has the students choose numbered seating assignments from a hat.
(c) Students can choose their own seats on a first-come, first-served basis.
(d) Students take turns picking numbered apples from a bulletin board.

4. Why does Codell organize a field trip to the university science fair on October 13?
(a) To introduce her children to an erupting baking soda volcano.
(b) Because her students' standardized test scores in science were well below average.
(c) To help the kids demonstrate their backpack burglar alarm invention.
(d) To attend a lecture on physics in the real world.

5. When an architect shows Codell her future classroom in Part I, which of the following is something Codell thinks?
(a) She is glad her classroom is so far away from Mr. Turner's office.
(b) The classroom will be much too small for her expected number of students.
(c) She wishes the classroom was on the second story for safety reasons.
(d) She does not like the "new construction" smell, preferring the unique smell of a school classroom.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Codell notice about the new class of teachers that will be teaching along with her at the new school?

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

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

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