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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can the reader infer that many people view Torey's work as frustrating and sad?
(a) Because they lack empathy skills.
(b) Because they pity her students.
(c) Because they are unaware of this type of student.
(d) Because they do not understand education.

2. What distracts Shelia and allows Torey to attempt to snatch away the pencil?
(a) Susannah Joy comes into the room.
(b) Freddie begins uncontrollably laughing loudly.
(c) Peter screams and runs from the room.
(d) Max stabs her with a pencil.

3. Which of the is not used in the prologue to describe something that is worth all of the effort Torey puts unto her students?
(a) Moment of learning.
(b) Moment of peace.
(c) Moment of understanding.
(d) Moment of social awareness.

4. Which of the following terms might be used to best describe Whitney?
(a) Soft spoken.
(b) Outcast.
(c) Patient.
(d) Enigma.

5. With which of the following statements would Torey agree?
(a) Her students should not be in a public school setting.
(b) Her work is exhausting.
(c) Her work has many rewards.
(d) Time put in equals rewards.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the best synonym for motivation as it is used in the prologue?

2. Who does Shelia live with?

3. What happens when Torey tries to get Shelia to do the math papers?

4. How does Torey indicate that most people view her work?

5. How does Torey describe Anton?

(see the answer key)

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