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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. How does Codell respond to Billy Williams when the boy claims that he hates her?
(a) "No matter how you feel about me, I will always love you."
(b) "Every time you say that, you hurt my heart and make me sad."
(c) "I'm not crazy about you either, kid, but we have to find a way to stand one another."
(d) "Every time you say you hate me, I'm going to give you an extra homework problem."

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

3. Who ultimately says "No" to Codell's proposal for the Fairy Tale Festival?
(a) Ismene Siteles.
(b) Ms. Coil.
(c) Miss Clark.
(d) Mr. Turner.

4. Why does Mr. Turner object to the winner of the Addy doll during the November 5th assembly?
(a) The winner is Hispanic, and Mr. Turner believes that, since Addy is black, a black person should win.
(b) Mr. Turner believes the winner cheated in order to win the raffle.
(c) The winner is a boy, and Mr. Turner doesn't believe boys should play with dolls.
(d) Mr. Turner does not believe the doll is appropriate in a school setting.

5. How long into Codell's teacher observation time is she allowed to teach?
(a) She is never allowed to teach, but only observe.
(b) On the second day.
(c) After one month.
(d) On the first day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Codell use the Thinking Cap for?

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

3. What does Codell find is particularly effective when it comes to teaching about Nazism?

4. Codell insists Mr. Turner refer to her by what title?

5. How old is Esme Codell when given a job at the public school at the start of the book?

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