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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is going to happen to Sheila's clothes?
(a) She can put them on before she goes home.
(b) She will have to wash them in the sink every day.
(c) They will not be returned.
(d) Whitney will take them to the laundromat.

2. 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.

3. How does Torey begin each day?
(a) Discussion.
(b) Story.
(c) Math.
(d) Reading.

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 cry and run in circles.
(c) They laugh and point at Shelia.
(d) They cower in fear and astonishment.

5. What present does Torey give to Sheila?
(a) Hair clips.
(b) Wash cloth and towels.
(c) A magazine.
(d) Pencils.

6. 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 they depend on each other for survival.
(c) That she provides him with an income.
(d) They will never be able to remove Sheila from his care.

7. Which of the following seems to be an accurate description of Sheila in chapter six?
(a) She seems to be afraid of Torey.
(b) She is eager to learn.
(c) She seems psychopathic.
(d) She is unteachable.

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

9. What does Torey think is the next important area to work on with Sheila?
(a) Personal hygiene.
(b) Math skills.
(c) Social skills.
(d) Reading skills.

10. How did Torey feel about accepting the position that Ed was offering her?
(a) She declined it.
(b) She was excited.
(c) She was unsure and wanted to visit the students before deciding.
(d) She had reservations.

11. What specific thing about Shelia bothers Torey and causes her to try and figure out where it comes from?
(a) Ability to read anything.
(b) Refusal to talk to the other students.
(c) High intellect.
(d) Speech pattern.

12. Why does Sheila say she doesn't cry?
(a) Because she is afraid she won't stop.
(b) Because she doesn't know how.
(c) Because it is a sign of weakness.
(d) Because then people will know she hurts.

13. What is Torey astonished to realize that Sheila was never taught?
(a) Proper grammar.
(b) Basic hygeine.
(c) Basic manners.
(d) Appropriate eating skills.

14. What happens when Anton and Torey arrive at Sheila's shack?
(a) No one is home.
(b) The shack is destroyed.
(c) Sheila's father is drunk.
(d) Sheila is home alone.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. With which of the following statements would Torey agree?

3. What does Torey do with Sheila after school?

4. Which of the following is an accurate description of Anton's children?

5. What does Torey say she will reward the other children with if they keep working when Sheila has her outbursts?

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