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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. Codell insists Mr. Turner refer to her by what title?
(a) Mrs. Raji Codell.
(b) Ms. Esme.
(c) Mrs. Esme.
(d) Ms. Codell.

2. When an architect shows Codell her future classroom in Part I, which of the following is something Codell thinks?
(a) The classroom will be much too small for her expected number of students.
(b) She is glad her classroom is so far away from Mr. Turner's office.
(c) She wishes the classroom was on the second story for safety reasons.
(d) She does not like the "new construction" smell, preferring the unique smell of a school classroom.

3. What does Codell call the subject of Science?
(a) Natural Wonders.
(b) Dr. Weird's Wonderful World.
(c) Chem-o-Rama.
(d) Mad Scientist Time.

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

5. On the first day of school, how does Codell determine where the students will sit?
(a) Students take turns picking numbered apples from a bulletin board.
(b) Students are seated in a large circle so everyone is equal.
(c) Codell has the students choose numbered seating assignments from a hat.
(d) Students can choose their own seats on a first-come, first-served basis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What pop culture figure does Codell use for her "best papers" bulletin board?

2. What organization is established to evaluate Codell's Fairy Tale Festival proposal?

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

4. What does Codell notice about the new class of teachers that will be teaching along with her at the new school?

5. What does Codell use the Thinking Cap for?

(see the answer key)

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