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

2. How does Melanie react to the birthday party Codell throws for her on January 8th?
(a) She is joyous, laughing and singing along with the birthday song.
(b) She is angry at Codell for "trying to replace my mom."
(c) She is moved and quiet, thanking Codell for her thoughtfulness.
(d) She cries, and claims she does not deserve such attention.

3. What about Mr. Turner's phone call habits irks Codell in the first few entries of the book?
(a) He yells into the receiver.
(b) He speaks for very long periods on the phone.
(c) He calls very late, sometimes as late as 11:30 PM.
(d) He frequently hangs up, only to call again soon after.

4. How does Codell interact with the Slick Boys "Just Say No" campaign?
(a) She is asked to participate in a "Just Say No" role-play, in which she plays a drug dealer.
(b) She is asked to participate in a "Just Say No" role-play, in which she says "No" to marijuana.
(c) She feels the scantily-clad dancers are inappropriate for children, and she stops the assembly.
(d) She joins the Slick Boys on stage and impresses with her dance moves.

5. What is Codell's true intention in using the time machine?
(a) By thinking about different years and traveling through time, students will learn math concepts.
(b) The time machine provides a "time out" for misbehaving students.
(c) Doing work alone in the time machine will make the day seem to go faster for bored students.
(d) She feels that reading is a kind of time travel.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to a November 2nd entry, what does Codell do to help teach about inventors?

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

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

4. What does Codell call the subject of Science?

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

(see the answer key)

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