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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. What about Mr. Turner's phone call habits irks Codell in the first few entries of the book?
(a) He speaks for very long periods on the phone.
(b) He frequently hangs up, only to call again soon after.
(c) He yells into the receiver.
(d) He calls very late, sometimes as late as 11:30 PM.

2. What is the name of Codell's immediate supervisor at her work in Part I?
(a) Ms. Federman.
(b) Ismene.
(c) Lillia.
(d) Mr. Turner.

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

4. What does Mr. Turner initially call Codell, which frustrates her?
(a) Miss Codell.
(b) Ms. Esme Raji Codell.
(c) Ms. Esme.
(d) Mrs. Cordell.

5. What container does Codell create to allow students to symbolically rid themselves of worries?
(a) Trouble Basket.
(b) The Black Hole.
(c) The Well of Worries.
(d) The Little Brown Jug.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Codell call the subject of Science?

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

3. On the first day of school, how does Codell determine where the students will sit?

4. Which of the following terms best describes the manner in which Codell answers the panel in her first interview in Part I?

5. What pop culture figure does Codell use for her "best papers" bulletin board?

(see the answer key)

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