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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. Which of the following best describes the attitude of the speaker in Codell's poem "The Custodian's Thoughts"?
(a) Confused, because he has lost his way in the school's basement.
(b) Giddy at the prospect of another day on the job.
(c) Depressed from a recent death at the school.
(d) Cranky and vindictive.

2. What is the name of Codell's immediate supervisor at her work in Part I?
(a) Ismene.
(b) Mr. Turner.
(c) Lillia.
(d) Ms. Federman.

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

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

5. Who ultimately says "No" to Codell's proposal for the Fairy Tale Festival?
(a) Mr. Turner.
(b) Miss Clark.
(c) Ismene Siteles.
(d) Ms. Coil.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following terms best describes the manner in which Codell answers the panel in her first interview in Part I?

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

4. Who provides Codell with an explanation as to why her substitute got stabbed in the back with a pencil?

5. Which student actually stabbed the substitute teacher in the back with a pencil?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is the learning environment different at Codell's new school, versus the students described in the journal?

3. Describe how Zykrecia resolves a conflict with Kyle on March 28.

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

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

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

7. What is B.B.'s home situation like?

8. As revealed at the end of Part II, what is Codell's ultimate career aspiration?

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

10. Describe Shira's transformation on December 13.

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