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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Pages 165 through 185.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the ethnic makeup of Codell's class?
(a) Mostly black.
(b) About half and half, black and white.
(c) Mostly hispanic.
(d) Mostly white.

3. How does Codell teach the students to multiply double-digit numbers?
(a) By creating an elaborate flashcard system.
(b) By using "cha-cha" dance steps.
(c) By having the students create an Aesop's Fable about the numbers.
(d) By staging a Jeopardy-style game show.

4. Who provides Codell with an explanation as to why her substitute got stabbed in the back with a pencil?
(a) Billy Williams.
(b) Ozzie.
(c) Ruben.
(d) Serena.

5. Why does Codell initially regret asking Twanette's mother to a conference on September 30?
(a) Twanette's mother decides to pull Twanette from the class and change schools.
(b) Twanette's misbehavior only worsens after the conference.
(c) Twanette's mother takes Twanette's side and blames Codell for the perceived misbehavior.
(d) Twanette's mother promises to beat Twanette soundly so her attitude will change.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Melanie react to the birthday party Codell throws for her on January 8th?

2. How old is Esme Codell when given a job at the public school at the start of the book?

3. What does Codell tell B. B., which she later apologizes for?

4. How does Codell interact with the Slick Boys "Just Say No" campaign?

5. What does Codell come to realize about the teaching education she received?

(see the answer key)

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