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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Pages 89 through 112.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What name does Codell choose for her students to call her?
(a) Ms. Esme.
(b) Mrs. Esme.
(c) Madame Esme.
(d) Mrs. Raji Codell.

2. On September 27, what book is read that inspires Ashworth to reveal his missing digit to the class?
(a) The Hundred Dresses.
(b) Helen Keller's Life.
(c) Greek Myths.
(d) The Bat-Poet.

3. Once a week, Codell tutors Ruben in what subject?
(a) Spelling.
(b) Reading comprehension.
(c) Math.
(d) Mastery of the yo-yo.

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

5. At the end of the day in which Codell makes a student teacher for the day, what does Codell have her children do?
(a) Students write a composition about their experience and what they learned that day.
(b) Codell assigns them double homework, because they were so unruly throughout the day.
(c) Codell has the last part of class outdoors, to reward the children for their excellent behavior.
(d) Codell encourages the children to do a similar switch with their parents at home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Codell angry after she breaks up a fight between two girls on December 8th?

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

3. 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?

4. How does Codell interact with the Slick Boys "Just Say No" campaign?

5. How long into Codell's teacher observation time is she allowed to teach?

(see the answer key)

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