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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) 35.
(b) 19.
(c) 30.
(d) 24.

2. How does the class respond to Ashworth's revealing of his missing digit.
(a) They support him and threaten to beat up anyone who does not.
(b) Many girls in the class are sickened at the sight.
(c) Several classmates loudly ridicule Ashworth, and Codell must shout them down.
(d) They are silent, and most do not talk to Ashworth afterward.

3. Which student must be stopped from casting voodoo spells on students in class?
(a) B. B.
(b) Shira.
(c) Vanessa.
(d) Esther.

4. When interviewed for her first teaching job, how does Codell characterize her discipline style?
(a) Aggressive.
(b) Proactive.
(c) Flexible.
(d) Assertive.

5. What is the name of the mentor who inspired Codell to do her best as a teacher?
(a) Ismene Siteles.
(b) Lillia.
(c) Mr. Turner.
(d) Ms. Coil.

Short Answer Questions

1. On December 14th, older children steal which of Codell's classroom accessories?

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

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

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

5. In the first entry of the book, how does Codell respond when asked what she would do if a student uttered a curse word in her classroom?

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