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

2. What is the name of the mentor who inspired Codell to do her best as a teacher?
(a) Mr. Turner.
(b) Ismene Siteles.
(c) Lillia.
(d) Ms. Coil.

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

4. Part I begins with a letter to potential fifth-graders written by whom?
(a) Melanie.
(b) Ismene Siteles.
(c) Esme Codell.
(d) Mr. Turner.

5. What does Codell notice about the new class of teachers that will be teaching along with her at the new school?
(a) Codell is one of the few white women among the new teachers.
(b) There is not one man among the new teachers.
(c) Unlike Codell, most of the teachers are older veterans pulled from surrounding districts.
(d) There is a disproportionate amount of white, slender women in their twenties.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What film, the first classic film Codell shows, is shown in October 15?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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