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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Torey try to use with Shelia during her math time?
(a) Coins.
(b) Cards.
(c) Blocks.
(d) Worksheets.

2. Why does Torey end up putting Shelia on her lap during the math activity?
(a) So she can help her complete the math activity.
(b) So she will feel safe.
(c) So she can talk quietly in her ear.
(d) So she cannot move.

3. Who brings Shelia to Torey's class the next day?
(a) Her father.
(b) Anton.
(c) Ed.
(d) Social worker.

4. How old was the little girl who burned the three-year old boy after tying him to a tree?
(a) 3.
(b) 10.
(c) 13.
(d) 6.

5. What small step towards progress occurred during the rest of the afternoon?
(a) Sheila moved her chair according to where the group was.
(b) Anton was able to get Sheila to complete a math paper.
(c) Sheila spoke to Torey.
(d) The other children continued to work on their own work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Torey try to do once all of the children are gone?

2. Whose name appears on several of the Kobold's notes at the end of the day when Torey reads them?

3. Which of the following is described by the author as her motivation for writing this book?

4. Why can the reader infer that many people view Torey's work as frustrating and sad?

5. How does Torey describe Anton?

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