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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue and Afterword.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What pop culture figure does Codell use for her "best papers" bulletin board?
(a) King Kong.
(b) Leonardo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
(c) The Incredible Hulk.
(d) Kermit the Frog.

3. What is stolen from Codell's classroom on October 5?
(a) A globe.
(b) A textbook on sexual reproduction.
(c) A Columbus comic book.
(d) Several rulers, compasses, and protractors.

4. Which student does Codell believe has the potential to become a children's book illustrator?
(a) Shira.
(b) Ashworth.
(c) B. B.
(d) Serena.

5. Why does Codell take her students outside for a field trip on January 7th?
(a) Codell feels that the students have been cooped up too long, and they will find the outdoors refreshing.
(b) The trip is a chance to examine trees and decide what kind of trees they are.
(c) There is snow on the ground, and the trip is a chance to teach about precipitation.
(d) She has the students build an elaborate snowman to encourage teamwork.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Codell compare teaching to an apple in her poem "How to Teach Learning"?

2. Esme's current principal (as of the Epilogue) has what sort of relationship with Esme?

3. According to Esme, how do her new students in her new school (as of the Epilogue) behave?

4. Who ultimately says "No" to Codell's proposal for the Fairy Tale Festival?

5. In Codell's reading group method, what role does the "language lover" play?

(see the answer key)

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