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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Melanie react to the birthday party Codell throws for her on January 8th?

3. What does Codell call the subject of Science?

4. Which of the following is NOT an activity Codell describes her class doing for Halloween?

5. What does the first student to use the "time machine" report about his or her experience?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the last day of school.

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

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

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

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

9. What is the significance of the blue, pink, and gold sari Codell receives?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Codell frequently demonstrates creativity and ingenuity in dealing with problematic children. Describe how Codell deals with the following students and situations:

1)Billy Williams and his constant bad attitude

2)Melanie and her desire to steal

3)B. B. and his frequent behavior issues

Essay Topic 2

Codell offers several criticisms of the educational bureaucracy. Describe these criticisms in the context of the following:

1)The Michael Jordan Foundation

2)The Educational "Chiropractor"

3)The approval process for the Fairy Tale Festival

Essay Topic 3

What are the numerous challenges of the poor, urban educational environment? How does Codell's attitude on this topic differ from Mr. Turner's?

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