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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is one of the stories which Sheila becomes enthralled with?
(a) The Emperor's New Clothes.
(b) The Little Mermaid.
(c) The Little Prince.
(d) Puss in Boots.

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

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 peace.
(b) Moment of learning.
(c) Moment of social awareness.
(d) Moment of understanding.

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

5. What does Shelia do while she is in the quiet chair?
(a) Stomps her feet.
(b) Stands up.
(c) Nothing at all.
(d) Screams.

6. What does Torey do to Shelia when it is time for lunch?
(a) She holds out her hand and asks her to go with her.
(b) She lets her sitting in the room alone.
(c) She carries her to the cafeteria.
(d) She takes her to the office to wait until she will speak.

7. What does Torey feel about Anton's hope that he will fulfill his dream of going back to school and getting a teaching degree?
(a) She admires him for wanting to take that step.
(b) She knows he will achieve that dream.
(c) She is surprised that is his dream.
(d) She is not hopeful.

8. Which of the following is true about the trip to lunch on that first day with Shelia?
(a) Shelia refuses to leave the chair or talk to Torey.
(b) The class eats within their own classroom.
(c) Anton goes and brings Shelia back her own lunch.
(d) She follows Torey out of the room, but will not touch her.

9. How does Torey describe Anton?
(a) Patient and good with the kids.
(b) Good with the kids, but unable to help with academics.
(c) Understanding and kind.
(d) Surprisingly well educated.

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

11. What does Sheila do after the other children have left until it is time for her to leave?
(a) She turns her back to Torey.
(b) She roots through all of the other students desks.
(c) She wanders around the room and touches things.
(d) She sits in her chair and watches Torey work.

12. Where is Shelia expected to go from Torey's class?
(a) Another classroom in the district.
(b) State hospital.
(c) Juvenile ward.
(d) Jail.

13. How does Torey make attempts to contact Sheila's father before she and Anton go to visit the migrant camp?
(a) Parent teacher conferences.
(b) Phone calls.
(c) Notes.
(d) Home visits.

14. What does Sheila come to realize about the relationship between Sheila and her father?
(a) That underneath it all he does love her.
(b) That she provides him with an income.
(c) They will never be able to remove Sheila from his care.
(d) That they depend on each other for survival.

15. Which of the following best describes how Torey genuinely feels about her students?
(a) She cares.
(b) She empathizes.
(c) She tolerates.
(d) She supports.

Short Answer Questions

1. What food item does the class make during cooking time today?

2. How does Sheila indicate to Torey that she is ready to complete the math activities?

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

4. What does Chad bring to Torey after her favorite show ends?

5. What does Torey indicate Sheila is very good at doing?

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