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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. What theme does Codell choose for her students for their Christmas assembly?
(a) California Christmas.
(b) Ye Olde London Christmas.
(c) It's a Hairy Merry Christmas.
(d) A Cajun Christmas.

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

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

4. Shira undergoes a change on December 13 when she begins dancing to which Christmas song?
(a) White Christmas.
(b) Jingle Bell Rock.
(c) I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.
(d) Silver Bells.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which student must be stopped from casting voodoo spells on students in class?

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

3. Why is Codell angry after she breaks up a fight between two girls on December 8th?

4. What does Codell use the Thinking Cap for?

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

(see the answer key)

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