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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What song does Codell hear in her mind when she has recess duty?
(a) "Cinderella's Departure for the Ball" by Prokofiev.
(b) "Stoney End" by Laura Nyro.
(c) "Sing a Simple Song" by Sly and the Family Stone.
(d) "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" by B. J. Thomas.

2. What organization gives a teaching award to Codell, as described in the April 7 entry?
(a) American Civil Liberties Union.
(b) The National Teachers' Association.
(c) Chicago Area Reading Association.
(d) The American Organization for Teaching Excellence.

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

4. How successful is the film Codell shows for sexual education?
(a) It successfully answers most of the students' questions.
(b) It sparks a valuable debate.
(c) It makes several students cry.
(d) It leads to more confusion than clarity.

5. What special guest(s) arrive(s) for the Storyteller Festival?
(a) Representatives from the foundation which gave Codell the grant for the festival.
(b) Michael Jordan.
(c) Members of the Chicago Board of Education.
(d) Connie Porter.

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

7. According to Codell, how must a teacher behave with a student to get him/her to learn?
(a) Kind and nurturing.
(b) Tough and strict.
(c) Coy and elusive.
(d) Aloof and disinterested.

8. Why does B. B. start to misbehave around 1:20 PM every day?
(a) B. B. never has anything to eat at lunch.
(b) Codell never figures out why he suddenly changes at this time.
(c) B. B. knows he is missing his favorite cartoon show at that time.
(d) B. B. is faced with the prospect of going home to his wheelchair-bound father.

9. What gift does Codell receive from her students on the last day of school?
(a) A beautiful crystal serving tray.
(b) A golden scarf with all the children's signatures.
(c) A pop-up greeting card with all the children's signatures.
(d) A sari.

10. Why does Zykrecia pursue conflict resolution with Kyle?
(a) Kyle made a lewd statement to Zykrecia.
(b) Kyle stole a pink pencil from Zykrecia.
(c) Kyle punched her during lunch.
(d) Kyle superglued Zykrecia's locker shut.

11. What is the result of Codell's conference with Rowisha, B. B.'s mother?
(a) Rowisha beats B. B. to the point that Codell punches the woman.
(b) Rowisha apologizes for her son, B. B. never acts up again, and the conference is a complete success.
(c) Rowisha beats B. B. to the ground until he is hysterical.
(d) Rowisha never shows, and B. B. feels abandoned.

12. Which student, according to Codell, is "an old lady in disguise"?
(a) Vanessa.
(b) Selena.
(c) Asha.
(d) Esther.

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

14. What does Codell come to realize about the teaching education she received?
(a) It was entirely too expensive considering its true value.
(b) It was the best time of her young life.
(c) It was invaluable, and surprisingly effective at preparing her for all sorts of emergencies.
(d) It did little to prepare her for the realities of teaching children.

15. What does Codell allow Kyle to do in order to perform better at math?
(a) Run two circles around the classroom.
(b) Stand on his head.
(c) Yell at the top of his lungs.
(d) Go to the bathroom to splash water on his face.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the songs Codell hears in her mind when Mr. Turner is frustrating her?

2. When Mr. Turner sees Codell and several of her students wearing saris, what does he think?

3. What does Codell tell B. B., which she later apologizes for?

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

5. What kind of speeches are delivered at the middle school graduation ceremony, according to Codell?

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