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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Pages 165 through 185.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Codell's reading group method, what role does the "discussion director" play?
(a) Guessing what comes next in the plot of the book.
(b) Defining difficult words in the text.
(c) Making questions up about the book.
(d) Reading passages out loud.

2. What best describes Codell's approach to disciplining children?
(a) The bulk of a teachers' efforts should be put toward discipline.
(b) Teachers should do little to no disciplining; disciplining stifles creativity.
(c) Codell longs for the days in which teachers could physically discipline students, because it was so effective.
(d) Teachers should only do mild disciplining; principals should handle true problem children.

3. Why is Codell afraid of B. B. returning from suspension?
(a) She is afraid Mr. Turner will doubt that the suspension was necessary at all.
(b) She is afraid B. B. will return with a gun and shoot her.
(c) She is afraid B. B. will decide to quit school altogether.
(d) She is afraid B. B. will beat up Vanessa in an act of revenge.

4. Which of the following best describes the attitude of the speaker in Codell's poem "The Custodian's Thoughts"?
(a) Depressed from a recent death at the school.
(b) Confused, because he has lost his way in the school's basement.
(c) Giddy at the prospect of another day on the job.
(d) Cranky and vindictive.

5. Who is the first student to use the "time machine"?
(a) JoEllen.
(b) Melanie.
(c) Billy Williams.
(d) Shira.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Codell and Mr. Turner fail to secure any donations, according to the July 28th entry?

2. Which student does Codell want as her little sister?

3. Why doesn't Codell alert administration when one of her students brings a baby brother to school?

4. What is Mr. Turner's criticism of the Storyteller Festival?

5. What is Ismene's response when Codell asks her if she is married?

(see the answer key)

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