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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sheila indicate to Torey that she is ready to complete the math activities?
(a) She yells across the room saying she is ready to do her work.
(b) She goes back to her seat and completes the math work.
(c) She touches her arm and nods when asked if she is ready.
(d) She raises her hand until Torey acknnowledges her.

2. Which of the following is an accurate description of Anton's children?
(a) Quiet and sullen.
(b) Bright and thriving.
(c) Verbal but not well behaved.
(d) Verbal and engaging.

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

4. Which of the following is the best synonym for motivation as it is used in the prologue?
(a) Drive.
(b) Incentive.
(c) Stimulus.
(d) Reason.

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

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

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

8. What does the school district where Torey teachers call her class?
(a) Wasted class.
(b) Basement class.
(c) Dump class.
(d) Garbage class.

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

10. Why does Ed tell Torey she must have a new student added to her classroom?
(a) Because only Torey can handle this student.
(b) Because this child is a special case.
(c) Because no other teacher in the district will take her.
(d) Because the child needs Torey.

11. What does Torey do during her lunch break on the day Shelia starts in her class?
(a) Goes back to the room to set up for the afternoon.
(b) Goes to read Shelia's file.
(c) Sits at the back of the cafeteria and watches Shelia.
(d) Goes to the faculty room to find Ed.

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

13. Why does Sheila refuse to accept the gift that Torey gives to her?
(a) She doesn't to show Torey how she feels.
(b) She is afraid it will be ruined at her home.
(c) She says her father will not let her keep them.
(d) She does not like the present.

14. What change to Torey's daily routine does she make as a result of the goldfish incident?
(a) She refuses to have more class pets.
(b) She takes the pencils away when she leaves the class.
(c) She sends Sheila to the office to eat her lunch.
(d) She eats lunch with the kids.

15. What does Shelia tell Torey after she explains the rules of the classroom to her?
(a) That she needs to go to the bathroom.
(b) That she doesn't want to be in this stupid classroom.
(c) That she doesn't like Torey and Torey can't make her speak.
(d) That she wants to leave this class as soon as possible.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sheila say she doesn't cry?

2. What happens when Anton and Torey arrive at Sheila's shack?

3. How do the other children in the classroom react to Shelia's abuse of the goldfish?

4. How does Sheila say she received the scar on her leg?

5. Which of the following items isn't something that Torey brings to school with her the next day?

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