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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When an architect shows Codell her future classroom in Part I, which of the following is something Codell thinks?
(a) She does not like the "new construction" smell, preferring the unique smell of a school classroom.
(b) She wishes the classroom was on the second story for safety reasons.
(c) The classroom will be much too small for her expected number of students.
(d) She is glad her classroom is so far away from Mr. Turner's office.

2. Which is NOT one of the ways in which Codell's class learns about Native Americans?
(a) They perform a rain dance.
(b) They dress up in authentically-researched Native American clothing.
(c) They have a guest speaker come to share Native American artifacts.
(d) They visit the zoo to see an American buffalo.

3. Part I begins with a letter to potential fifth-graders written by whom?
(a) Esme Codell.
(b) Mr. Turner.
(c) Melanie.
(d) Ismene Siteles.

4. On December 14th, older children steal which of Codell's classroom accessories?
(a) The Thinking Cap.
(b) Her roller skates.
(c) The Happy Box.
(d) The Time Machine.

5. What is JoEllen's Native American name, as given to her in a naming ceremony?
(a) Girl of Many Questions.
(b) Girl of Frequent Bathroom Breaks.
(c) Girl with Fast Feet.
(d) Girl with the Voice of Thunder.

6. What does Codell tell Mr. Turner about why he did not receive her classroom's inaugural newsletter?
(a) She meant to provide him one, but she must have placed it in the wrong mail box.
(b) She knew Mr. Turner would not appreciate the articles.
(c) She thought Mr. Turner would write her up for an unauthorized newsletter.
(d) She put two newsletters in Ms. Coil's box, and assumed Ms. Coil would give Mr. Turner the extra one.

7. What problem does Vanessa have in announcing the class' Christmas show?
(a) She struggles with a severe lisp.
(b) The announcement is too long, and she cannot memorize it.
(c) She has extreme stage fright, and is too nervous to speak her lines.
(d) She consistently mispronounces a word in the announcement.

8. According to Codell, what is Miss Clark's flaw as a teacher?
(a) Miss Clark is hopelessly disorganized, and never has a solid lesson plan in place.
(b) Miss Clark cares more about her boyfriend than about teaching, and she is lazy.
(c) Miss Clark is much too harsh, considering her urban students less than human.
(d) Miss Clark spoils her children and desperately wants to be liked.

9. How does Ruben show his affectionate crush for Codell?
(a) He frequently leaves a gift on her desk after class is over.
(b) He writes to her in his journal, expressing his amorous feelings.
(c) Ruben makes sure to sit next to her during reading time, and he caresses her leg.
(d) After Codell says she likes the color red, Ruben wears nothing but red shirts to class.

10. What name does Codell choose for her students to call her?
(a) Ms. Esme.
(b) Madame Esme.
(c) Mrs. Raji Codell.
(d) Mrs. Esme.

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

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

13. Shira undergoes a change on December 13 when she begins dancing to which Christmas song?
(a) I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.
(b) Jingle Bell Rock.
(c) White Christmas.
(d) Silver Bells.

14. What does Codell tell her students about their "alphabet museum" in order to avoid potential embarrassment?
(a) The alphabet museum will not be shared with anyone outside the classroom.
(b) The alphabet museum will be photographed for a local newspaper article.
(c) The students should go home to share the museum with younger siblings or neighbors.
(d) The students are creating the alphabet museum for use by kindergartners.

15. Why does Codell organize a field trip to the university science fair on October 13?
(a) To help the kids demonstrate their backpack burglar alarm invention.
(b) To introduce her children to an erupting baking soda volcano.
(c) To attend a lecture on physics in the real world.
(d) Because her students' standardized test scores in science were well below average.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Turner initially call Codell, which frustrates her?

3. Which is NOT one of the activities Codell proposes for the Fairy Tale Festival?

4. Which of the following best describes the attitude of the speaker in Codell's poem "The Custodian's Thoughts"?

5. How does Codell eventually ensure her students do not steal books that they borrow?

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