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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. Why does Codell organize a field trip to the university science fair on October 13?
(a) Because her students' standardized test scores in science were well below average.
(b) To introduce her children to an erupting baking soda volcano.
(c) To attend a lecture on physics in the real world.
(d) To help the kids demonstrate their backpack burglar alarm invention.

2. Which is NOT one of the activities Codell proposes for the Fairy Tale Festival?
(a) Ugly Duckling Match.
(b) Fairy Tale Fashion Show.
(c) Rescue the Princess from the Tower.
(d) Three Billy Goats Gruff Toss.

3. On September 27, what book is read that inspires Ashworth to reveal his missing digit to the class?
(a) Greek Myths.
(b) The Bat-Poet.
(c) Helen Keller's Life.
(d) The Hundred Dresses.

4. What pop culture figure does Codell use for her "best papers" bulletin board?
(a) The Incredible Hulk.
(b) King Kong.
(c) Leonardo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
(d) Kermit the Frog.

5. Why is Codell dissatisfied with the funeral service held for Ismene?
(a) The service is conducted in a foreign language, and the behavior of those in attendance makes Codell nervous.
(b) It is raining hard, which Codell considers a bad omen.
(c) The service is small, and Codell believes Ismene deserved a much larger service.
(d) Codell feels the eulogies given at the service are inadequate.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Codell initially regret asking Twanette's mother to a conference on September 30?

4. What is Ismene's response when Codell asks her if she is married?

5. Codell insists Mr. Turner refer to her by what title?

(see the answer key)

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