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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. According to Ms. Coil, how do teachers (besides Codell) react to her suggestions to improve the design of their classrooms?
(a) Teachers usually make the suggested changes without any resistance.
(b) Teachers usually tell Ms.Coil they are too busy to see her, in an effort to ignore her.
(c) Teachers agree with the vast majority of suggestions Ms. Coil makes.
(d) Teachers tell Ms. Coil, in different words, to get lost.

2. What is Codell's opinion of teaching about Anne Frank and concentration camps?
(a) She decides to skip that part of the curriculum entirely; her class is just too young.
(b) She feels her children should be spared most of the details, but still learn the material.
(c) She is outraged about the subject's inclusion into the curriculum, and she files a complaint with the State Board.
(d) She believes strongly in revealing the truth, sparing no unpleasant details.

3. What pop culture figure does Codell use for her "best papers" bulletin board?
(a) King Kong.
(b) Kermit the Frog.
(c) Leonardo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
(d) The Incredible Hulk.

4. What teaching guidelines are given to the school by the Michael Jordan Foundation?
(a) The Jordan Rules.
(b) The Championship Way.
(c) The Slam Dunk Doctrines.
(d) The 3-Pointers of Success.

5. What does JoEllen ask Codell during sexual education?
(a) JoEllen wonders what her mom meant by the term "abortion."
(b) JoEllen wonders if she will eventually lay an egg.
(c) JoEllen wonders if sex has to take place underwater.
(d) JoEllen wonders if sex involves goldfish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Ozzie's grades plummet?

2. Codell insists Mr. Turner refer to her by what title?

3. What gift does Codell receive from her students on the last day of school?

4. According to the end of Part II, what is Codell's ultimate career aspiration?

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

(see the answer key)

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