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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did Esme Codell work at the first school she taught at?
(a) One year.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Two years.
(d) As of the Epilogue, she continues to teach there to this day.

2. In the Afterword, how does the chairman of the State Board of Education act when he visits a school?
(a) He acts extremely enthusiastic.
(b) He acts humble.
(c) He acts like he is royalty.
(d) He acts cold and indifferent.

3. According to Esme, how do her new students in her new school (as of the Epilogue) behave?
(a) Like little angels.
(b) Like weird aliens.
(c) Like gangster thugs.
(d) Like spoiled brats.

4. Why do Ozzie's grades plummet?
(a) Ozzie has joined a gang.
(b) Ozzie is malnourished.
(c) Ozzie has developed dyslexia.
(d) His mother's ex-boyfriend is verbally and physically abusive.

5. According to Jim Trelease, what kind of portrayal is Educating Esme, with respect to American education?
(a) Realistic.
(b) Sentimental.
(c) Satirical.
(d) Hyperbolic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Akila give to Codell?

2. What ultimate fear does Codell express about Melanie?

3. What does Codell allow Kyle to do in order to perform better at math?

4. Why is Codell impressed with her students when they have a field trip to the Historical Society?

5. Which student does Codell believe has the potential to become a children's book illustrator?

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