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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Pages 149 through 165.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Codell initially regret asking Twanette's mother to a conference on September 30?
(a) Twanette's mother decides to pull Twanette from the class and change schools.
(b) Twanette's misbehavior only worsens after the conference.
(c) Twanette's mother takes Twanette's side and blames Codell for the perceived misbehavior.
(d) Twanette's mother promises to beat Twanette soundly so her attitude will change.

2. What does Codell tell Mr. Turner about why he did not receive her classroom's inaugural newsletter?
(a) She thought Mr. Turner would write her up for an unauthorized newsletter.
(b) She knew Mr. Turner would not appreciate the articles.
(c) She put two newsletters in Ms. Coil's box, and assumed Ms. Coil would give Mr. Turner the extra one.
(d) She meant to provide him one, but she must have placed it in the wrong mail box.

3. What subject does the student Codell makes teacher for a day choose to make a lesson from?
(a) Monster movies.
(b) Density.
(c) The Holocaust.
(d) Paper airplanes.

4. When interviewed for her first teaching job, how does Codell characterize her discipline style?
(a) Assertive.
(b) Aggressive.
(c) Proactive.
(d) Flexible.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ms. Coil criticize Codell's teaching of Native Americans.

2. Who is Codell especially impressed with, in respect to his or her stitching skills?

3. What is Codell's response when Rowisha tells her about B. B.'s horrible home life?

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

5. What conflict resolution does Kyle agree to with Zykrecia?

(see the answer key)

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