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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 old is Esme Codell when given a job at the public school at the start of the book?
(a) 24.
(b) 35.
(c) 19.
(d) 30.

2. In the first entry of the book, how does Codell respond when asked what she would do if a student uttered a curse word in her classroom?
(a) Wash his mouth out with soap!
(b) Take him to the principal's office immediately!
(c) Faint dead away!
(d) Honestly, I wouldn't know what to do!

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

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

5. Which is NOT one of the activities Codell proposes for the Fairy Tale Festival?
(a) Fairy Tale Fashion Show.
(b) Ugly Duckling Match.
(c) Rescue the Princess from the Tower.
(d) Three Billy Goats Gruff Toss.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Codell's impression of prostitutes on her block as a young child?

2. What does Codell notice about the new class of teachers that will be teaching along with her at the new school?

3. How does Melanie react to the birthday party Codell throws for her on January 8th?

4. What is stolen from Codell's classroom on October 5?

5. Why do Codell and Mr. Turner fail to secure any donations, according to the July 28th entry?

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