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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What poem, dedicated to Brandi, does Codell make her October 19th entry?
(a) How to Tame a Tiger.
(b) How to Teach Impossible Students.
(c) How to Draw an Invisible Dragon.
(d) How to Fold a Paper Snowflake.

3. What about Mr. Turner's phone call habits irks Codell in the first few entries of the book?
(a) He yells into the receiver.
(b) He frequently hangs up, only to call again soon after.
(c) He calls very late, sometimes as late as 11:30 PM.
(d) He speaks for very long periods on the phone.

4. Which of the following best describes the attitude of the speaker in Codell's poem "The Custodian's Thoughts"?
(a) Confused, because he has lost his way in the school's basement.
(b) Giddy at the prospect of another day on the job.
(c) Depressed from a recent death at the school.
(d) Cranky and vindictive.

5. 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.

6. According to a November 2nd entry, what does Codell do to help teach about inventors?
(a) Holds a brainstorming session in which kids think of fantastic inventions.
(b) Helps her students create a simplified cotton gin.
(c) Dresses up in a wild outfit full of accessories that have inventor stories behind them.
(d) Has the kids invent their own "better mouse trap."

7. What is the name of Codell's immediate supervisor at her work in Part I?
(a) Mr. Turner.
(b) Lillia.
(c) Ms. Federman.
(d) Ismene.

8. Why does Mr. Turner object to the winner of the Addy doll during the November 5th assembly?
(a) The winner is Hispanic, and Mr. Turner believes that, since Addy is black, a black person should win.
(b) Mr. Turner believes the winner cheated in order to win the raffle.
(c) The winner is a boy, and Mr. Turner doesn't believe boys should play with dolls.
(d) Mr. Turner does not believe the doll is appropriate in a school setting.

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

10. What does Codell use the Thinking Cap for?
(a) She claims that if students concentrate hard enough with the cap on, they will become smarter.
(b) She puts it on students so they can take extra time to give a good answer.
(c) She makes troublemaking students wear it, so they can think about what they've done.
(d) She places potpourri and incense in the cap, allowing the wearer to benefit from aromatherapy.

11. Who persuades Codell to remain a teacher after she is ready to quit on February 15th?
(a) Ms. Coil.
(b) Serena.
(c) Ms. Federman.
(d) Miss Clark.

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

13. 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) Most of the businesses approached are poor, small, and highly unlikely donors.
(c) They are working off of an incorrect list of potential donors.
(d) Mr. Turner is rude to potential donors.

14. Why is Codell angry after she breaks up a fight between two girls on December 8th?
(a) It is after school, and Codell is not compensated for her time.
(b) In her attempt to stop the fight, she inadvertently injured one of the girls with her elbow.
(c) Codell is unable to get the girls to stop arguing after the physical fight is over.
(d) No other teachers stepped in to help Codell.

15. Where does Codell take her students on January 20?
(a) Immmediately outside the school, to examine different types of trees.
(b) The history museum.
(c) Sulzer Regional Library.
(d) The university science fair.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the class respond to Ashworth's revealing of his missing digit.

2. On September 27, what book is read that inspires Ashworth to reveal his missing digit to the class?

3. What is Ismene's response when Codell asks her if she is married?

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

5. Codell insists Mr. Turner refer to her by what title?

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