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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. What does Codell notice about the new class of teachers that will be teaching along with her at the new school?
(a) There is a disproportionate amount of white, slender women in their twenties.
(b) There is not one man among the new teachers.
(c) Unlike Codell, most of the teachers are older veterans pulled from surrounding districts.
(d) Codell is one of the few white women among the new teachers.

2. What container does Codell create to allow students to symbolically rid themselves of worries?
(a) The Well of Worries.
(b) The Black Hole.
(c) Trouble Basket.
(d) The Little Brown Jug.

3. What organization is established to evaluate Codell's Fairy Tale Festival proposal?
(a) The Fairy Tale Team.
(b) Committee for Extracurricular Activities.
(c) The Friends of the School Library Committee.
(d) Association of Public Librarians.

4. Why does Codell initially regret asking Twanette's mother to a conference on September 30?
(a) Twanette's mother decides to pull Twanette from the class and change schools.
(b) Twanette's mother promises to beat Twanette soundly so her attitude will change.
(c) Twanette's misbehavior only worsens after the conference.
(d) Twanette's mother takes Twanette's side and blames Codell for the perceived misbehavior.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the class respond to Ashworth's revealing of his missing digit.

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

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

5. How many new teachers are introduced prior to the school's opening in Part I?

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