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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Codell alert administration when one of her students brings a baby brother to school?

2. Which is NOT one of the reasons, according to Jim Trelease, that Educating Esme is "terribly relevant"?

3. What kind of school did Esme transfer to after the school of her first year of teaching?

4. What ultimate fear does Codell express about Melanie?

5. When Mr. Turner sees Codell and several of her students wearing saris, what does he think?

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

EDUCATING ESME is written as a series of journal entries. What effect does this format have on the narrative? What are its advantages and possible disadvantages?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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