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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Pages 149 through 165.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Codell tell Mr. Turner about why he did not receive her classroom's inaugural newsletter?
(a) She put two newsletters in Ms. Coil's box, and assumed Ms. Coil would give Mr. Turner the extra one.
(b) She thought Mr. Turner would write her up for an unauthorized newsletter.
(c) She knew Mr. Turner would not appreciate the articles.
(d) She meant to provide him one, but she must have placed it in the wrong mail box.

2. What is the result of Codell's conference with Rowisha, B. B.'s mother?
(a) Rowisha never shows, and B. B. feels abandoned.
(b) Rowisha apologizes for her son, B. B. never acts up again, and the conference is a complete success.
(c) Rowisha beats B. B. to the point that Codell punches the woman.
(d) Rowisha beats B. B. to the ground until he is hysterical.

3. What name does Codell choose for her students to call her?
(a) Mrs. Raji Codell.
(b) Madame Esme.
(c) Ms. Esme.
(d) Mrs. Esme.

4. Why doesn't Codell alert administration when one of her students brings a baby brother to school?
(a) She figures having a baby in the class will be a valuable teaching moment.
(b) She is afraid of the potential consequences for the student in question.
(c) She is afraid Mr. Turner might turn the baby over to Child Protective Services.
(d) She loves babies, and is happy to tend to the child for the day.

5. Why does Mr. Turner object to Codell's school social committee guidelines on February 15th?
(a) Codell left off some of the more controversial guidelines so parents would not be alarmed.
(b) Codell signed her name "Madame Esme," and Mr. Turner does not think that name is appropriate.
(c) Mr. Turner could tell Codell spent little time on them.
(d) The guidelines called for frequent field trips, and Mr. Turner feared the budget would balloon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the "last straw" that causes Codell to force Mr. Turner to suspend B. B.?

2. Why doesn't Codell take Ms. Coil's suggestion that she should place student papers on her wall higher up?

3. What is JoEllen's Native American name, as given to her in a naming ceremony?

4. What is JoEllen's Native American name, as given to her in a naming ceremony?

5. Why is Codell angry after she breaks up a fight between two girls on December 8th?

(see the answer key)

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