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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. Why does Codell organize a field trip to the university science fair on October 13?
(a) To help the kids demonstrate their backpack burglar alarm invention.
(b) To introduce her children to an erupting baking soda volcano.
(c) To attend a lecture on physics in the real world.
(d) Because her students' standardized test scores in science were well below average.

2. What container does Codell create to allow students to symbolically rid themselves of worries?
(a) The Well of Worries.
(b) The Black Hole.
(c) Trouble Basket.
(d) The Little Brown Jug.

3. Whose mother complains about Codell insisting on buying dictionaries for the children?
(a) Asha.
(b) Shira.
(c) Vanessa.
(d) Twanette.

4. Who is the first student to use the "time machine"?
(a) Billy Williams.
(b) Melanie.
(c) Shira.
(d) JoEllen.

5. What was Codell's impression of prostitutes on her block as a young child?
(a) Codell admires them for their bold, colorful clothing choices.
(b) Codell is tricked by her father into believing they are movie stars.
(c) They constantly curse at Codell, and she avoids them whenever possible.
(d) Codell know about the nature of their profession and is disgusted by them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Part I begins with a letter to potential fifth-graders written by whom?

2. How does the class respond to Ashworth's revealing of his missing digit.

3. What film, the first classic film Codell shows, is shown in October 15?

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

5. Why is Codell dissatisfied with the funeral service held for Ismene?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What toll has the school year taken on Codell?

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

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

5. Describe Miss Clark's attempt to teach Codell's kids on January 11.

6. Describe how Codell divides her students into reading groups, and the roles assigned to students.

7. Why do the students stab the substitute teacher in the back with a pencil on February 1?

8. What is the Fairy Tale Festival?

9. What changes does Ms. Coil suggest in a January 18 entry, and what does Codell think of these suggestions?

10. What award does Codell win early in Part III, and why is it important to her?

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