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

2. Shira undergoes a change on December 13 when she begins dancing to which Christmas song?
(a) White Christmas.
(b) Silver Bells.
(c) I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.
(d) Jingle Bell Rock.

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

4. Why is Codell dissatisfied with the funeral service held for Ismene?
(a) The service is small, and Codell believes Ismene deserved a much larger service.
(b) The service is conducted in a foreign language, and the behavior of those in attendance makes Codell nervous.
(c) Codell feels the eulogies given at the service are inadequate.
(d) It is raining hard, which Codell considers a bad omen.

5. On September 27, what book is read that inspires Ashworth to reveal his missing digit to the class?
(a) The Bat-Poet.
(b) Greek Myths.
(c) Helen Keller's Life.
(d) The Hundred Dresses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Codell call the subject of Math?

2. What organization is established to evaluate Codell's Fairy Tale Festival proposal?

3. What does Codell use the Thinking Cap for?

4. What is the name of the mentor who inspired Codell to do her best as a teacher?

5. What is Codell's impression of the scary story contest she holds for Halloween?

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