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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 do Ozzie's grades plummet?
(a) His mother's ex-boyfriend is verbally and physically abusive.
(b) Ozzie has joined a gang.
(c) Ozzie is malnourished.
(d) Ozzie has developed dyslexia.

2. What is Codell's impression of the scary story contest she holds for Halloween?
(a) She is frustrated that most students haven't improved their writing skills.
(b) She is disappointed that only a few students volunteer stories for the contest.
(c) She is amazed at Vanessa's story, and how effectively scary it is.
(d) She is uncomfortable with the level of gore several students use.

3. What theme does Codell choose for her students for their Christmas assembly?
(a) A Cajun Christmas.
(b) It's a Hairy Merry Christmas.
(c) Ye Olde London Christmas.
(d) California Christmas.

4. What special guest(s) arrive(s) for the Storyteller Festival?
(a) Connie Porter.
(b) Michael Jordan.
(c) Members of the Chicago Board of Education.
(d) Representatives from the foundation which gave Codell the grant for the festival.

5. According to Ms. Coil, how do teachers (besides Codell) react to her suggestions to improve the design of their classrooms?
(a) Teachers usually make the suggested changes without any resistance.
(b) Teachers tell Ms. Coil, in different words, to get lost.
(c) Teachers agree with the vast majority of suggestions Ms. Coil makes.
(d) Teachers usually tell Ms.Coil they are too busy to see her, in an effort to ignore her.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Codell, what is "education's best-kept secret"?

2. How does Melanie react to the birthday party Codell throws for her on January 8th?

3. What is Codell's true intention in using the time machine?

4. How does the student Codell makes teacher for the day start the morning?

5. What is the ethnic makeup of Codell's class?

(see the answer key)

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