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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) Mrs. Esme.
(c) Ms. Esme.
(d) Ms. Codell.

2. Why do school administrators reject Codell's proposal for the Fairy Tale Festival?
(a) The festival is too ambitious.
(b) The subject matter is inappropriate in a school setting.
(c) Many of Codell's proposals pose a danger to safety.
(d) Administrators cannot agree on the day to have the festival.

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

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

5. What does Mr. Turner initially call Codell, which frustrates her?
(a) Ms. Esme.
(b) Miss Codell.
(c) Ms. Esme Raji Codell.
(d) Mrs. Cordell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Codell tell her students about their "alphabet museum" in order to avoid potential embarrassment?

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

3. Why is Codell dissatisfied with the funeral service held for Ismene?

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

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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