1. How does the class respond to Ashworth's revealing of his missing digit.
(a) They support him and threaten to beat up anyone who does not.
(b) Several classmates loudly ridicule Ashworth, and Codell must shout them down.
(c) They are silent, and most do not talk to Ashworth afterward.
(d) Many girls in the class are sickened at the sight.

2. Which of the following best describes the attitude of the speaker in Codell's poem "The Custodian's Thoughts"?
(a) Cranky and vindictive.
(b) Confused, because he has lost his way in the school's basement.
(c) Giddy at the prospect of another day on the job.
(d) Depressed from a recent death at the school.

3. Why do Codell and Mr. Turner fail to secure any donations, according to the July 28th entry?
(a) Mr. Turner is rude to potential donors.
(b) They are working off of an incorrect list of potential donors.
(c) Most of the businesses approached are poor, small, and highly unlikely donors.
(d) They mistakenly try to approach businesses on a holiday when most are closed.

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

5. On the first day of school, how does Codell determine where the students will sit?
(a) Students are seated in a large circle so everyone is equal.
(b) Students take turns picking numbered apples from a bulletin board.
(c) Codell has the students choose numbered seating assignments from a hat.
(d) Students can choose their own seats on a first-come, first-served basis.