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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Pages 72 through 89.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is stolen from Codell's classroom on October 5?
(a) Several rulers, compasses, and protractors.
(b) A textbook on sexual reproduction.
(c) A globe.
(d) A Columbus comic book.

2. Why does Codell take her students outside for a field trip on January 7th?
(a) There is snow on the ground, and the trip is a chance to teach about precipitation.
(b) The trip is a chance to examine trees and decide what kind of trees they are.
(c) She has the students build an elaborate snowman to encourage teamwork.
(d) Codell feels that the students have been cooped up too long, and they will find the outdoors refreshing.

3. What kind of music do the Slick Boys use in their assembly presentation?
(a) 1990s-style new jack swing.
(b) Hip-hop.
(c) Country.
(d) 1950s-style doo-wop.

4. According to a November 2nd entry, what does Codell do to help teach about inventors?
(a) Holds a brainstorming session in which kids think of fantastic inventions.
(b) Dresses up in a wild outfit full of accessories that have inventor stories behind them.
(c) Helps her students create a simplified cotton gin.
(d) Has the kids invent their own "better mouse trap."

5. How does Codell eventually ensure her students do not steal books that they borrow?
(a) She makes students leave one of their shoes to ensure they return books.
(b) She collects $10 from students for each book they borrow, as collateral.
(c) She develops an ID card system similar to a public library.
(d) She informs a child's parent when the child borrows a book.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Codell make her "time machine" out of?

2. What gift does Codell buy for Melanie for her birthday?

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

4. Why does Codell organize a field trip to the university science fair on October 13?

5. Which is NOT one of the activities Codell proposes for the Fairy Tale Festival?

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