1. What is Codell's general attitude toward Ms. Federman?
(a) She thinks Ms. Federman is a dinosaur from a long-gone era.
(b) Codell is angry with Ms. Federman, because she promises to help Codell but never does.
(c) She respects her persistence in teaching for so long.
(d) She cannot agree with almost all of Ms. Federman's radical teaching methods.

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

3. What is Codell's response when Rowisha tells her about B. B.'s horrible home life?
(a) Codell is so moved by the tragic story that she gives Rowisha two hundred dollars.
(b) Codell mocks Rowisha, making matters worse.
(c) Codell and Rowisha cry together, and later they become friends.
(d) Codell believes that even bad home circumstances are no excuse for bad behavior at school.

4. How does the teachers union representative react to Codell's request to become a representative?
(a) The representative agrees to ask the local union leader about the switch, but nothing transpires.
(b) The representative is happy to pass along such a burdensome responsibility.
(c) The representative tells Codell that she is too young to become a representative.
(d) The representative thinks that a rookie teacher is making an inappropriate power grab.

5. According to Codell, what is Miss Clark's flaw as a teacher?
(a) Miss Clark cares more about her boyfriend than about teaching, and she is lazy.
(b) Miss Clark is much too harsh, considering her urban students less than human.
(c) Miss Clark is hopelessly disorganized, and never has a solid lesson plan in place.
(d) Miss Clark spoils her children and desperately wants to be liked.