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

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

3. What is Codell's true intention in using the time machine?
(a) Doing work alone in the time machine will make the day seem to go faster for bored students.
(b) The time machine provides a "time out" for misbehaving students.
(c) By thinking about different years and traveling through time, students will learn math concepts.
(d) She feels that reading is a kind of time travel.

4. What is stolen from Codell's classroom on October 5?
(a) A textbook on sexual reproduction.
(b) A Columbus comic book.
(c) Several rulers, compasses, and protractors.
(d) A globe.

5. How does the class respond to Ashworth's revealing of his missing digit.
(a) Several classmates loudly ridicule Ashworth, and Codell must shout them down.
(b) Many girls in the class are sickened at the sight.
(c) They support him and threaten to beat up anyone who does not.
(d) They are silent, and most do not talk to Ashworth afterward.