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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Paley's class problems arise when the new play rule is applied to storytelling and what?

2. Who gives permission for the dragon to drink the water?

3. Who tells their own story in Chapter 4?

4. Which one of Paley's student's who does not like the new rule suggested they bring back bosses during play?

5. Who initially did not pick Lisa to be a part of her story?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens in Chapter 3, after Magpie tells Raymond he is Raymond's friend?

2. In Chapter 3, when Raymond announces he wants to play pretend, who joins him?

3. Why did some of Paley's student's reference Raymond from the imaginary story in the beginning of Chapter 3?

4. In Chapter 3, why were Paley's students nervous and what did they do because of their nervousness?

5. What story, inspired by Raymond, does Magpie tell in Chapter 3?

6. Why did problems arise with the new play rule and story telling?

7. In Chapter 3, when Magpie ended his story inspired by Raymond, how did Raymond respond?

8. What does Raymond reveal about himself in Chapter 4?

9. Why are the dragons confused when the awaken?

10. What happened when Paley visited third graders in Chapter 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Paley's students perception of the new play rule as "protection" in Chapter 4? Protection from what? Also discuss how these students view the fairness or lack thereof of the new play rule. Be specific, citing examples from the entire book.

Essay Topic 2

Briefly explain Paley's findings from her inquiry for each grade level, 1st through 5th, then examine how Paley's students respond to these answers as Paley reports the responses back to them.

Essay Topic 3

How has implementation of the new rule affected the perceptions of the third and fifth grade students in last Chapter of the book? Include information from previous chapters that help define student perceptions before any changed perceptions.

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