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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Pages 45 through 71.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many new teachers are introduced prior to the school's opening in Part I?
(a) 35.
(b) 25.
(c) 5.
(d) 12.

2. 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 should go home to share the museum with younger siblings or neighbors.
(c) The alphabet museum will be photographed for a local newspaper article.
(d) The students are creating the alphabet museum for use by kindergartners.

3. What theme does Codell choose for her students for their Christmas assembly?
(a) Ye Olde London Christmas.
(b) A Cajun Christmas.
(c) California Christmas.
(d) It's a Hairy Merry Christmas.

4. What pop culture figure does Codell use for her "best papers" bulletin board?
(a) Kermit the Frog.
(b) Leonardo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
(c) The Incredible Hulk.
(d) King Kong.

5. Why does Mr. Turner object to the winner of the Addy doll during the November 5th assembly?
(a) The winner is a boy, and Mr. Turner doesn't believe boys should play with dolls.
(b) Mr. Turner believes the winner cheated in order to win the raffle.
(c) Mr. Turner does not believe the doll is appropriate in a school setting.
(d) The winner is Hispanic, and Mr. Turner believes that, since Addy is black, a black person should win.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Codell and Mr. Turner fail to secure any donations, according to the July 28th entry?

2. What is the name of Codell's immediate supervisor at her work in Part I?

3. On October 29th, Codell creates an after-school club with what focus?

4. What name does Codell choose for her students to call her?

5. What was Codell's impression of prostitutes on her block as a young child?

(see the answer key)

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