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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Pages 135 through 149.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. On December 14th, older children steal which of Codell's classroom accessories?
(a) The Thinking Cap.
(b) Her roller skates.
(c) The Time Machine.
(d) The Happy Box.

4. What was Codell's impression of prostitutes on her block as a young child?
(a) Codell is tricked by her father into believing they are movie stars.
(b) They constantly curse at Codell, and she avoids them whenever possible.
(c) Codell admires them for their bold, colorful clothing choices.
(d) Codell know about the nature of their profession and is disgusted by them.

5. How does the teachers union representative react to Codell's request to become a representative?
(a) The representative is happy to pass along such a burdensome responsibility.
(b) The representative agrees to ask the local union leader about the switch, but nothing transpires.
(c) The representative tells Codell that she is too young to become a representative.
(d) The representative thinks that a rookie teacher is making an inappropriate power grab.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of music do the Slick Boys use in their assembly presentation?

2. What poem, dedicated to Brandi, does Codell make her October 19th entry?

3. What does Codell secretly dream about being, rather than a teacher?

4. Who does Codell make her "time machine" out of?

5. Which of the following terms best describes the manner in which Codell answers the panel in her first interview in Part I?

(see the answer key)

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