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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Mr. Turner initially want to suspend B. B.?
(a) B. B. has otherwise been an exemplary student, and his misbehavior is isolated.
(b) Mr. Turner wishes to expel B. B. and only reluctantly agrees to the lesser punishment.
(c) He believes that at-risk blacks should be given a break, given their circumstances.
(d) Mr. Turner happens to be friends with B. B.'s father.

2. Who is Codell especially impressed with, in respect to his or her stitching skills?
(a) Ruben.
(b) Vanessa.
(c) Ashworth.
(d) Zykrecia.

3. What does prefabricated curriculum lead to, in Codell's opinion?
(a) The rise of only bad teachers, because the curriculum is stifling and uncreative.
(b) Either good teachers skillfully adapting it to their needs, or bad teachers using it as a crutch.
(c) Both good and bad teachers ignoring mandates completely.
(d) The rise of only good teachers, because even the best teachers need state guidelines.

4. How do older teachers react to the great effort Codell takes with preparing her classroom for the first day of school?
(a) Most think Codell has done too much, creating an overstimulating environment.
(b) The teachers believe Codell has done an average job, and are indifferent.
(c) The teachers applaud Codell and reward her with a Teacher of the Month award.
(d) Many emulate Codell's colorful bulletin boards.

5. Which student actually stabbed the substitute teacher in the back with a pencil?
(a) Billy Williams.
(b) Serena.
(c) Esther.
(d) The students never reveal who it is.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the plot of the story "The Pudding Like the Night on the Sea"?

2. Which student becomes teacher for a day, swapping places with Codell?

3. According to a November 2nd entry, what does Codell do to help teach about inventors?

4. What occurs on the bus ride to the university science fair on October 13?

5. What is the purpose of the class making a patchwork quilt?

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