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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 do Codell and Mr. Turner fail to secure any donations, according to the July 28th entry?
(a) They mistakenly try to approach businesses on a holiday when most are closed.
(b) They are working off of an incorrect list of potential donors.
(c) Mr. Turner is rude to potential donors.
(d) Most of the businesses approached are poor, small, and highly unlikely donors.

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) Honestly, I wouldn't know what to do!
(b) Wash his mouth out with soap!
(c) Take him to the principal's office immediately!
(d) Faint dead away!

3. Why is Ozzie becoming ill at school?
(a) Ozzie has been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
(b) Ozzie's nausea is purely psychosomatic.
(c) Fearful of going hungry, Ozzie eats several hamburgers at a time during lunch.
(d) Ozzie is eating Elmer's glue.

4. How does Melanie react to the birthday party Codell throws for her on January 8th?
(a) She is angry at Codell for "trying to replace my mom."
(b) She cries, and claims she does not deserve such attention.
(c) She is moved and quiet, thanking Codell for her thoughtfulness.
(d) She is joyous, laughing and singing along with the birthday song.

5. Why did Esme receive a low teacher rating in her second year of teaching?
(a) She had a disastrous second annual Storyteller's Festival.
(b) She was pregnant, and took too many sick days.
(c) Vindictive Mr. Turner punished her for her outspoken nature.
(d) She refused to follow state-mandated curricula.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which student, according to Codell, is "an old lady in disguise"?

2. Which word best completes the following Codell phrase: So much of teaching is _____.

3. According to a November 10th entry, what did Codell's landlord call her father's apartment?

4. On December 14th, older children steal which of Codell's classroom accessories?

5. What ultimate fear does Codell express about Melanie?

(see the answer key)

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