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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. What is Codell's impression of the scary story contest she holds for Halloween?
(a) She is disappointed that only a few students volunteer stories for the contest.
(b) She is frustrated that most students haven't improved their writing skills.
(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.

2. In the first entry of the book, how does Codell respond when asked what she would do if a student uttered a curse word in her classroom?
(a) Faint dead away!
(b) Take him to the principal's office immediately!
(c) Honestly, I wouldn't know what to do!
(d) Wash his mouth out with soap!

3. Why doesn't Codell alert administration when one of her students brings a baby brother to school?
(a) She is afraid Mr. Turner might turn the baby over to Child Protective Services.
(b) She is afraid of the potential consequences for the student in question.
(c) She loves babies, and is happy to tend to the child for the day.
(d) She figures having a baby in the class will be a valuable teaching moment.

4. Which best describes an aspect of Codell's philosophy of reading out loud to the class?
(a) Each child should have a book, so they can follow along with the reading.
(b) The teacher should read words very slowly and loudly.
(c) The teacher should often stop to have discussions about the text.
(d) Any difficult words should be immediately looked up in the dictionary.

5. What is the purpose of the class making a patchwork quilt?
(a) To teach about the Underground Railroad.
(b) To teach about long division.
(c) To teach about the flowers of the fifty states.
(d) To teach about inventors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What container does Codell create to allow students to symbolically rid themselves of worries?

2. What pop culture figure does Codell use for her "best papers" bulletin board?

3. How long into Codell's teacher observation time is she allowed to teach?

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

5. What is Codell's opinion of teaching about Anne Frank and concentration camps?

(see the answer key)

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