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

2. What film, the first classic film Codell shows, is shown in October 15?
(a) The Bishop's Wife.
(b) Casablanca.
(c) Citizen Kane.
(d) The Miracle Worker.

3. What is the ethnic makeup of Codell's class?
(a) Mostly hispanic.
(b) Mostly white.
(c) About half and half, black and white.
(d) Mostly black.

4. What occurs on the bus ride to the university science fair on October 13?
(a) Codell must break up a fight between two female students.
(b) The bus is attacked by gang members, who throw rocks at the windows.
(c) The bus suffers a flat tire, and the students miss the fair.
(d) The students manage to finish a lengthy "99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall" sing-a-long.

5. How do older teachers react to the great effort Codell takes with preparing her classroom for the first day of school?
(a) The teachers applaud Codell and reward her with a Teacher of the Month award.
(b) The teachers believe Codell has done an average job, and are indifferent.
(c) Many emulate Codell's colorful bulletin boards.
(d) Most think Codell has done too much, creating an overstimulating environment.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does the first student to use the "time machine" report about his or her experience?

5. According to a November 10th entry, what did Codell's landlord call her father's apartment?

(see the answer key)

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