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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Torey characterize Shelia's addition to her classroom in regards to the order within the classroom?
(a) She indicates Shelia is easier than some of the other children.
(b) She indicates that Shelia has adapted well to the order in the classroom.
(c) She indicates it is like starting from the beginning again.
(d) She indicates that Shelia has been as she expected.

2. 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 lack empathy skills.
(d) Because they do not understand education.

3. How do the other children in the classroom react to Shelia's abuse of the goldfish?
(a) They cower in fear and astonishment.
(b) They laugh and point at Shelia.
(c) They run out of the classroom.
(d) They cry and run in circles.

4. What happens when Torey tries to get Shelia to do the math papers?
(a) She wads up the paper and throws it.
(b) She does nothing.
(c) She cries.
(d) She tears up the paper.

5. What does Sheila say as she leaves Torey at the end of chapter six?
(a) See ya Torey.
(b) Bye teacher.
(c) Thanks Torey.
(d) See you tomorrow Teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Torey put off telling Sheila what will happen next year?

2. What does Sheila do with the notes from the Kobold that Torey gives her?

3. Why isn't Torey sure she wants to return to graduate school?

4. What does Sheila do when she is told that she will not be able to go on the field trip with the class that afternoon?

5. Why does Torey wish she had a teacher's desk in her room after talking to Ed?

(see the answer key)

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