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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. 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.

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

3. What does Codell tell her students about their "alphabet museum" in order to avoid potential embarrassment?
(a) The alphabet museum will not be shared with anyone outside the classroom.
(b) The students are creating the alphabet museum for use by kindergartners.
(c) The alphabet museum will be photographed for a local newspaper article.
(d) The students should go home to share the museum with younger siblings or neighbors.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the ethnic makeup of Codell's class?

3. On the first day of school, how does Codell determine where the students will sit?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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