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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Once a week, Codell tutors Ruben in what subject?
(a) Math.
(b) Reading comprehension.
(c) Spelling.
(d) Mastery of the yo-yo.

2. What best describes Codell's approach to disciplining children?
(a) Teachers should only do mild disciplining; principals should handle true problem children.
(b) The bulk of a teachers' efforts should be put toward discipline.
(c) Teachers should do little to no disciplining; disciplining stifles creativity.
(d) Codell longs for the days in which teachers could physically discipline students, because it was so effective.

3. Which student must be stopped from casting voodoo spells on students in class?
(a) B. B.
(b) Esther.
(c) Vanessa.
(d) Shira.

4. What award does Codell receive during the events in the book?
(a) The Connie Porter award for reading excellence.
(b) The Caldecott Silver Teaching award.
(c) The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. award for outstanding new urban school teacher.
(d) The Dr. Peggy Williams award for outstanding Language Arts teacher.

5. What ultimate fear does Codell express about Melanie?
(a) Melanie may grow up to become a felon.
(b) Melanie will likely have to repeat the fifth grade.
(c) Melanie will fail as a storyteller, and ruin the Storyteller Festival.
(d) Melanie may be expelled from the district after a hearing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Codell notice about the new class of teachers that will be teaching along with her at the new school?

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

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

4. How long did Esme Codell work at the first school she taught at?

5. Who provides Codell with an explanation as to why her substitute got stabbed in the back with a pencil?

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