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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 do Codell and Mr. Turner fail to secure any donations, according to the July 28th entry?
(a) They are working off of an incorrect list of potential donors.
(b) They mistakenly try to approach businesses on a holiday when most are closed.
(c) Most of the businesses approached are poor, small, and highly unlikely donors.
(d) Mr. Turner is rude to potential donors.

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

3. How do older teachers react to the great effort Codell takes with preparing her classroom for the first day of school?
(a) Many emulate Codell's colorful bulletin boards.
(b) The teachers applaud Codell and reward her with a Teacher of the Month award.
(c) Most think Codell has done too much, creating an overstimulating environment.
(d) The teachers believe Codell has done an average job, and are indifferent.

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

5. Part I begins with a letter to potential fifth-graders written by whom?
(a) Melanie.
(b) Mr. Turner.
(c) Ismene Siteles.
(d) Esme Codell.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What about Mr. Turner's phone call habits irks Codell in the first few entries of the book?

3. What does Codell call the subject of Math?

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

5. What does Codell call the subject of Science?

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