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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Pages 45 through 71.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Codell's impression of prostitutes on her block as a young child?
(a) Codell is tricked by her father into believing they are movie stars.
(b) Codell know about the nature of their profession and is disgusted by them.
(c) They constantly curse at Codell, and she avoids them whenever possible.
(d) Codell admires them for their bold, colorful clothing choices.

2. How does the class respond to Ashworth's revealing of his missing digit.
(a) They support him and threaten to beat up anyone who does not.
(b) They are silent, and most do not talk to Ashworth afterward.
(c) Several classmates loudly ridicule Ashworth, and Codell must shout them down.
(d) Many girls in the class are sickened at the sight.

3. Why do Codell and Mr. Turner fail to secure any donations, according to the July 28th entry?
(a) They mistakenly try to approach businesses on a holiday when most are closed.
(b) Most of the businesses approached are poor, small, and highly unlikely donors.
(c) Mr. Turner is rude to potential donors.
(d) They are working off of an incorrect list of potential donors.

4. How does Codell eventually ensure her students do not steal books that they borrow?
(a) She collects $10 from students for each book they borrow, as collateral.
(b) She develops an ID card system similar to a public library.
(c) She makes students leave one of their shoes to ensure they return books.
(d) She informs a child's parent when the child borrows a book.

5. On the first day of school, how does Codell determine where the students will sit?
(a) Students take turns picking numbered apples from a bulletin board.
(b) Students are seated in a large circle so everyone is equal.
(c) Codell has the students choose numbered seating assignments from a hat.
(d) Students can choose their own seats on a first-come, first-served basis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What occurs on the bus ride to the university science fair on October 13?

2. What is Codell's impression of the scary story contest she holds for Halloween?

3. What does Codell notice about the new class of teachers that will be teaching along with her at the new school?

4. How old is Esme Codell when given a job at the public school at the start of the book?

5. In the first entry of the book, how does Codell respond when asked what she would do if a student uttered a curse word in her classroom?

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