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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Pages 20 through 45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Esme Codell when given a job at the public school at the start of the book?
(a) 19.
(b) 35.
(c) 30.
(d) 24.

2. What is stolen from Codell's classroom on October 5?
(a) A Columbus comic book.
(b) A globe.
(c) A textbook on sexual reproduction.
(d) Several rulers, compasses, and protractors.

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

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

5. Which of the following terms best describes the manner in which Codell answers the panel in her first interview in Part I?
(a) Morose.
(b) Cavalier.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Joyous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Part I begins with a letter to potential fifth-graders written by whom?

2. On September 27, what book is read that inspires Ashworth to reveal his missing digit to the class?

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

4. What occurs on the bus ride to the university science fair on October 13?

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

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