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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Torey agree to do when Sheila tells her that she cannot accept the gift?
(a) She agrees to keep them at school.
(b) She agrees to talk to her father for her.
(c) She agrees to find a different present.
(d) She agrees to take them back.

2. How does Sheila say that she learned such big words for a six year old?
(a) She says she doesn't know how she learned them.
(b) She says she always knew those words.
(c) She says that her father taught her.
(d) She says that her other teacher let her read magazines.

3. What does Torey want to test in regards to Sheila?
(a) All of her academic skills.
(b) Her ability to do math.
(c) Her IQ.
(d) Her emotions.

4. Who does Shelia live with?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her uncle.
(c) Her foster family.
(d) Her father.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not one of the things Shelia's father said about her?

2. How does Torey make attempts to contact Sheila's father before she and Anton go to visit the migrant camp?

3. What does Torey indicate that she refuses to do in regards to mentally ill children?

4. What happens when Sheila refuses to join the group for morning discussion?

5. What news does the social worker give to Torey about Shelia's arrival and leaving every day?

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