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

2. What gift does Codell buy for Melanie for her birthday?
(a) A Webster's Dictionary.
(b) A child-sized purse.
(c) A pack of lip glosses in various flavors.
(d) A backpack.

3. According to a November 10th entry, what did Codell's landlord call her father's apartment?
(a) A den of sin.
(b) A palace of learning.
(c) A filthy mess.
(d) A whorehouse.

4. How does Melanie react to the birthday party Codell throws for her on January 8th?
(a) She cries, and claims she does not deserve such attention.
(b) She is joyous, laughing and singing along with the birthday song.
(c) She is angry at Codell for "trying to replace my mom."
(d) She is moved and quiet, thanking Codell for her thoughtfulness.

5. What is Codell's general attitude toward Ms. Federman?
(a) She thinks Ms. Federman is a dinosaur from a long-gone era.
(b) She cannot agree with almost all of Ms. Federman's radical teaching methods.
(c) She respects her persistence in teaching for so long.
(d) Codell is angry with Ms. Federman, because she promises to help Codell but never does.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old is Esme Codell when given a job at the public school at the start of the book?

3. Who is the author of the book King Matt the First, which is chosen by Codell for read-aloud time?

4. Why doesn't Codell take Ms. Coil's suggestion that she should place student papers on her wall higher up?

5. What organization is established to evaluate Codell's Fairy Tale Festival proposal?

Short Essay Questions

1. What February 15 incident nearly results in Codell quitting the school?

2. Explain the story of Ozzie becoming ill at school.

3. Who is Marky?

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

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

6. Why does Codell react negatively to the "Jordan Rules" teaching guidelines?

7. What is the nature of the fight between Shira and Twanette on September 30?

8. Describe the first time the "time machine" is used.

9. How is the "time machine" built?

10. What steps does Codell take to prepare her classroom for the first day of school?

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