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

2. Who is Codell especially impressed with, in respect to his or her stitching skills?
(a) Ruben.
(b) Ashworth.
(c) Vanessa.
(d) Zykrecia.

3. Why do Codell and Mr. Turner fail to secure any donations, according to the July 28th entry?
(a) Mr. Turner is rude to potential donors.
(b) Most of the businesses approached are poor, small, and highly unlikely donors.
(c) They are working off of an incorrect list of potential donors.
(d) They mistakenly try to approach businesses on a holiday when most are closed.

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

5. What is Ismene's response when Codell asks her if she is married?
(a) "No. My husband died several years ago in a car accident."
(b) "No. I have enough children to take care of without a husband."
(c) "No. I never found the right man who could understand my passion for teaching."
(d) "Yes. The only thing that makes me happier than my students is my own children."

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the attitude of the speaker in Codell's poem "The Custodian's Thoughts"?

2. Why does Codell compare teaching to a bottle cap in her poem "How to Teach Learning"?

3. What does Codell use the Thinking Cap for?

4. What is Codell's impression of the scary story contest she holds for Halloween?

5. Why does Zykrecia pursue conflict resolution with Kyle?

(see the answer key)

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