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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 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 put two newsletters in Ms. Coil's box, and assumed Ms. Coil would give Mr. Turner the extra one.
(c) She thought Mr. Turner would write her up for an unauthorized newsletter.
(d) She knew Mr. Turner would not appreciate the articles.

2. What theme does Codell choose for her students for their Christmas assembly?
(a) Ye Olde London Christmas.
(b) A Cajun Christmas.
(c) California Christmas.
(d) It's a Hairy Merry Christmas.

3. What organization is established to evaluate Codell's Fairy Tale Festival proposal?
(a) Association of Public Librarians.
(b) The Friends of the School Library Committee.
(c) The Fairy Tale Team.
(d) Committee for Extracurricular Activities.

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

5. How old is Esme Codell when given a job at the public school at the start of the book?
(a) 35.
(b) 19.
(c) 24.
(d) 30.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Codell organize a field trip to the university science fair on October 13?

2. On December 14th, older children steal which of Codell's classroom accessories?

3. On October 29th, Codell creates an after-school club with what focus?

4. Why does Mr. Turner object to the winner of the Addy doll during the November 5th assembly?

5. What is JoEllen's Native American name, as given to her in a naming ceremony?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is The Happy Box?

2. Describe the theft of the Columbus comic book and its resolution.

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

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

5. What is the nature of the struggle between Codell and Mr. Turner in Part I in regards to Codell's proper form of address?

6. According to the Epilogue, what became of Codell after the events in the journal?

7. What is The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes about, as described in a September 27 entry?

8. Describe the circumstances surrounding Melanie's birthday on January 8?

9. What is Codell's opinion of the teaching education she received?

10. Describe Codell's experience with the teachers union representative.

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