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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Ozzie's Native American name, as given to her in a naming ceremony?
(a) Boy of the Many Crayons.
(b) Master of Kickball.
(c) Boy Who Draws Like Crazy.
(d) Boy Who Wears Cool Clothes.

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

3. What is the name of the mentor who inspired Codell to do her best as a teacher?
(a) Ismene Siteles.
(b) Ms. Coil.
(c) Mr. Turner.
(d) Lillia.

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

5. According to Ms. Coil, how do teachers (besides Codell) react to her suggestions to improve the design of their classrooms?
(a) Teachers agree with the vast majority of suggestions Ms. Coil makes.
(b) Teachers tell Ms. Coil, in different words, to get lost.
(c) Teachers usually tell Ms.Coil they are too busy to see her, in an effort to ignore her.
(d) Teachers usually make the suggested changes without any resistance.

6. Which is NOT one of the activities Codell proposes for the Fairy Tale Festival?
(a) Fairy Tale Fashion Show.
(b) Ugly Duckling Match.
(c) Three Billy Goats Gruff Toss.
(d) Rescue the Princess from the Tower.

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

8. What film, the first classic film Codell shows, is shown in October 15?
(a) The Miracle Worker.
(b) Casablanca.
(c) The Bishop's Wife.
(d) Citizen Kane.

9. Who ultimately says "No" to Codell's proposal for the Fairy Tale Festival?
(a) Ismene Siteles.
(b) Miss Clark.
(c) Mr. Turner.
(d) Ms. Coil.

10. What does Mr. Turner initially call Codell, which frustrates her?
(a) Miss Codell.
(b) Ms. Esme Raji Codell.
(c) Mrs. Cordell.
(d) Ms. Esme.

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

12. Who does Codell make her "time machine" out of?
(a) An old armoire.
(b) Heavy curtains.
(c) A large plastic tarp.
(d) A refrigerator box covered in aluminum foil.

13. Which of the following is NOT an activity Codell describes her class doing for Halloween?
(a) Holding a mummy-wrapping race.
(b) Dressing up as ghosts and playing a prank on a second-grade class.
(c) Reading The Bat-Poet and studying bats.
(d) Dramatizing the book Old Devil Wind for a kindergarten class.

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

15. How does the class respond to Ashworth's revealing of his missing digit.
(a) They support him and threaten to beat up anyone who does not.
(b) Many girls in the class are sickened at the sight.
(c) Several classmates loudly ridicule Ashworth, and Codell must shout them down.
(d) They are silent, and most do not talk to Ashworth afterward.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Turner object to Codell's school social committee guidelines on February 15th?

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

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

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

5. How long into Codell's teacher observation time is she allowed to teach?

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