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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Codell's impression of the scary story contest she holds for Halloween?
(a) She is disappointed that only a few students volunteer stories for the contest.
(b) She is amazed at Vanessa's story, and how effectively scary it is.
(c) She is frustrated that most students haven't improved their writing skills.
(d) She is uncomfortable with the level of gore several students use.

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

3. Codell insists Mr. Turner refer to her by what title?
(a) Mrs. Esme.
(b) Ms. Codell.
(c) Mrs. Raji Codell.
(d) Ms. Esme.

4. What is Codell's opinion of teaching about Anne Frank and concentration camps?
(a) She decides to skip that part of the curriculum entirely; her class is just too young.
(b) She is outraged about the subject's inclusion into the curriculum, and she files a complaint with the State Board.
(c) She believes strongly in revealing the truth, sparing no unpleasant details.
(d) She feels her children should be spared most of the details, but still learn the material.

5. Who provides Codell with an explanation as to why her substitute got stabbed in the back with a pencil?
(a) Billy Williams.
(b) Ruben.
(c) Ozzie.
(d) Serena.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Codell's impression of prostitutes on her block as a young child?

2. Why does Codell fear that student B. B. will be chosen as the first student to use the time machine?

3. What container does Codell create to allow students to symbolically rid themselves of worries?

4. Once a week, Codell tutors Ruben in what subject?

5. How does Melanie react to the birthday party Codell throws for her on January 8th?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reasons does Trelease give in the Afterword for his contention that Educating Esme is "terribly relevant"?

2. What is Codell's attitude toward teaching sexual education?

3. What are Codell's impressions about her former students graduating from middle school?

4. How does Codell believe that Mr. Turner chose the teachers for his school?

5. What is Codell's experience in proctoring another class for a standardized test?

6. Describe the story Codell tells about her landlord in a November 10 entry.

7. What embarrassing exchange over pronunciation happens in Part I's meeting over Codell's Fairy Tale Festival proposal?

8. How does Ms. Federman convince Codell to remain a teacher at the school on February 15?

9. What is Codell's rationale for insisting her students call her Madame Esme?

10. What does Codell think of the numerous speeches at the graduation?

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