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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many stages does Codell create as part of her Storyteller Festival?

2. Which student, according to Codell, is "an old lady in disguise"?

3. Why is Codell afraid of B. B. returning from suspension?

4. In the Epilogue, what is Esme Codell's impression of Mr. Turner?

5. What song does Codell hear in her mind when she has recess duty?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As evidenced by teaching about the Holocaust and about sexual education, what does Codell see as the limits of presenting material to her class? What is Codell's attitude towards teaching uncomfortable or adult subjects to children?

Essay Topic 2

The class has a moment of unity when they read The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes.

1)Describe the plot of The Hundred Dresses.

2)Why do you think the story caused Ashworth to reveal the fact of his missing finger to the class?

3)What larger comment does this incident make about the power of learning and of reading?

Essay Topic 3

Is Codell emotionally involved with her students? Is "love" an appropriate term for Codell's relationship with her students? What might Codell say about the value (or danger) of a teacher's emotional attachment with his or her students? How might this attachment affect the learning process?

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