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

2. Part I begins with a letter to potential fifth-graders written by whom?
(a) Esme Codell.
(b) Ismene Siteles.
(c) Mr. Turner.
(d) Melanie.

3. What does Codell use the Thinking Cap for?
(a) She makes troublemaking students wear it, so they can think about what they've done.
(b) She claims that if students concentrate hard enough with the cap on, they will become smarter.
(c) She puts it on students so they can take extra time to give a good answer.
(d) She places potpourri and incense in the cap, allowing the wearer to benefit from aromatherapy.

4. What occurs on the bus ride to the university science fair on October 13?
(a) The bus is attacked by gang members, who throw rocks at the windows.
(b) The students manage to finish a lengthy "99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall" sing-a-long.
(c) Codell must break up a fight between two female students.
(d) The bus suffers a flat tire, and the students miss the fair.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Codell insists Mr. Turner refer to her by what title?

2. What is the name of the mentor who inspired Codell to do her best as a teacher?

3. How long into Codell's teacher observation time is she allowed to teach?

4. What was Codell's impression of prostitutes on her block as a young child?

5. On the first day of school, how does Codell determine where the students will sit?

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