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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. Who does Codell make her "time machine" out of?
(a) An old armoire.
(b) Heavy curtains.
(c) A refrigerator box covered in aluminum foil.
(d) A large plastic tarp.

2. What does Codell tell Mr. Turner about why he did not receive her classroom's inaugural newsletter?
(a) She knew Mr. Turner would not appreciate the articles.
(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 meant to provide him one, but she must have placed it in the wrong mail box.

3. On October 29th, Codell creates an after-school club with what focus?
(a) Activities related to the "Addy" series of books.
(b) Outdoor sports.
(c) Activities related to The Bat-Poet book.
(d) The Thinking Cap, in order to "increase" everyone's intelligence.

4. On the first day of school, how does Codell determine where the students will sit?
(a) Students are seated in a large circle so everyone is equal.
(b) Codell has the students choose numbered seating assignments from a hat.
(c) Students take turns picking numbered apples from a bulletin board.
(d) Students can choose their own seats on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Turner object to Codell's school social committee guidelines on February 15th?

2. What is the name of Codell's immediate supervisor at her work in Part I?

3. Why do school administrators reject Codell's proposal for the Fairy Tale Festival?

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

5. How do older teachers react to the great effort Codell takes with preparing her classroom for the first day of school?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. At the beginning of Part I, what does fifth-grader Melanie warn incoming students about the fifth grade?

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

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

5. Briefly describe the day when Billy Williams becomes teacher for a day.

6. Why does Jim Trelease in the Afterword bring up a governor and a chairman of the State Board of Education?

7. How does Codell deal with Melanie's problem with stealing?

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

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

10. Describe the Storyteller Festival.

(see the answer keys)

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