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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Pages 20 through 45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Codell organize a field trip to the university science fair on October 13?
(a) To attend a lecture on physics in the real world.
(b) To introduce her children to an erupting baking soda volcano.
(c) Because her students' standardized test scores in science were well below average.
(d) To help the kids demonstrate their backpack burglar alarm invention.

2. How do older teachers react to the great effort Codell takes with preparing her classroom for the first day of school?
(a) The teachers applaud Codell and reward her with a Teacher of the Month award.
(b) Many emulate Codell's colorful bulletin boards.
(c) The teachers believe Codell has done an average job, and are indifferent.
(d) Most think Codell has done too much, creating an overstimulating environment.

3. What does Codell notice about the new class of teachers that will be teaching along with her at the new school?
(a) Unlike Codell, most of the teachers are older veterans pulled from surrounding districts.
(b) There is not one man among the new teachers.
(c) Codell is one of the few white women among the new teachers.
(d) There is a disproportionate amount of white, slender women in their twenties.

4. How long into Codell's teacher observation time is she allowed to teach?
(a) On the second day.
(b) She is never allowed to teach, but only observe.
(c) On the first day.
(d) After one month.

5. On September 27, what book is read that inspires Ashworth to reveal his missing digit to the class?
(a) The Bat-Poet.
(b) Helen Keller's Life.
(c) The Hundred Dresses.
(d) Greek Myths.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Codell initially regret asking Twanette's mother to a conference on September 30?

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

3. Who ultimately says "No" to Codell's proposal for the Fairy Tale Festival?

4. What does Mr. Turner initially call Codell, which frustrates her?

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

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