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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Pages 89 through 112.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Codell, what is Miss Clark's flaw as a teacher?
(a) Miss Clark spoils her children and desperately wants to be liked.
(b) Miss Clark is much too harsh, considering her urban students less than human.
(c) Miss Clark is hopelessly disorganized, and never has a solid lesson plan in place.
(d) Miss Clark cares more about her boyfriend than about teaching, and she is lazy.

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

3. Why do school administrators reject Codell's proposal for the Fairy Tale Festival?
(a) Administrators cannot agree on the day to have the festival.
(b) The festival is too ambitious.
(c) Many of Codell's proposals pose a danger to safety.
(d) The subject matter is inappropriate in a school setting.

4. Once a week, Codell tutors Ruben in what subject?
(a) Spelling.
(b) Mastery of the yo-yo.
(c) Math.
(d) Reading comprehension.

5. How does Codell interact with the Slick Boys "Just Say No" campaign?
(a) She is asked to participate in a "Just Say No" role-play, in which she plays a drug dealer.
(b) She joins the Slick Boys on stage and impresses with her dance moves.
(c) She feels the scantily-clad dancers are inappropriate for children, and she stops the assembly.
(d) She is asked to participate in a "Just Say No" role-play, in which she says "No" to marijuana.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the attitude of the speaker in Codell's poem "The Custodian's Thoughts"?

2. Why doesn't Codell take Ms. Coil's suggestion that she should place student papers on her wall higher up?

3. On December 14th, older children steal which of Codell's classroom accessories?

4. What does the first student to use the "time machine" report about his or her experience?

5. How does Codell respond to Billy Williams when the boy claims that he hates her?

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