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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. Which of the following terms best describes the manner in which Codell answers the panel in her first interview in Part I?
(a) Morose.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Cavalier.
(d) Joyous.

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

3. On December 14th, older children steal which of Codell's classroom accessories?
(a) Her roller skates.
(b) The Time Machine.
(c) The Happy Box.
(d) The Thinking Cap.

4. How does Ruben show his affectionate crush for Codell?
(a) He frequently leaves a gift on her desk after class is over.
(b) Ruben makes sure to sit next to her during reading time, and he caresses her leg.
(c) He writes to her in his journal, expressing his amorous feelings.
(d) After Codell says she likes the color red, Ruben wears nothing but red shirts to class.

5. How many new teachers are introduced prior to the school's opening in Part I?
(a) 12.
(b) 25.
(c) 5.
(d) 35.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Codell's true intention in using the time machine?

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

3. Who does Codell make her "time machine" out of?

4. How do older teachers react to the great effort Codell takes with preparing her classroom for the first day of school?

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

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