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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 does Codell use the Thinking Cap for?
(a) She places potpourri and incense in the cap, allowing the wearer to benefit from aromatherapy.
(b) She claims that if students concentrate hard enough with the cap on, they will become smarter.
(c) She puts it on students so they can take extra time to give a good answer.
(d) She makes troublemaking students wear it, so they can think about what they've done.

2. According to a November 10th entry, what did Codell's landlord call her father's apartment?
(a) A den of sin.
(b) A filthy mess.
(c) A whorehouse.
(d) A palace of learning.

3. How old is Esme Codell when given a job at the public school at the start of the book?
(a) 30.
(b) 24.
(c) 19.
(d) 35.

4. What organization is established to evaluate Codell's Fairy Tale Festival proposal?
(a) Association of Public Librarians.
(b) The Fairy Tale Team.
(c) Committee for Extracurricular Activities.
(d) The Friends of the School Library Committee.

5. What poem, dedicated to Brandi, does Codell make her October 19th entry?
(a) How to Fold a Paper Snowflake.
(b) How to Tame a Tiger.
(c) How to Draw an Invisible Dragon.
(d) How to Teach Impossible Students.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the mentor who inspired Codell to do her best as a teacher?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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