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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Pages 135 through 149.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On September 27, what book is read that inspires Ashworth to reveal his missing digit to the class?
(a) Greek Myths.
(b) Helen Keller's Life.
(c) The Hundred Dresses.
(d) The Bat-Poet.

2. What does prefabricated curriculum lead to, in Codell's opinion?
(a) Both good and bad teachers ignoring mandates completely.
(b) The rise of only bad teachers, because the curriculum is stifling and uncreative.
(c) Either good teachers skillfully adapting it to their needs, or bad teachers using it as a crutch.
(d) The rise of only good teachers, because even the best teachers need state guidelines.

3. What is Ozzie's Native American name, as given to her in a naming ceremony?
(a) Master of Kickball.
(b) Boy Who Wears Cool Clothes.
(c) Boy of the Many Crayons.
(d) Boy Who Draws Like Crazy.

4. What song does Codell hear in her mind when she has recess duty?
(a) "Cinderella's Departure for the Ball" by Prokofiev.
(b) "Stoney End" by Laura Nyro.
(c) "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" by B. J. Thomas.
(d) "Sing a Simple Song" by Sly and the Family Stone.

5. According to Codell, what is "education's best-kept secret"?
(a) Teachers being personally invested in their teaching methods make them accountable.
(b) Principals do absolutely nothing to help teachers.
(c) If parents were more involved in teaching, it would actually make things worse.
(d) A sticker award system will make fifth-graders more motivated to learn than anything else.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which student actually stabbed the substitute teacher in the back with a pencil?

2. What theme does Codell choose for her students for their Christmas assembly?

3. Why does Codell organize a field trip to the university science fair on October 13?

4. How long into Codell's teacher observation time is she allowed to teach?

5. When interviewed for her first teaching job, how does Codell characterize her discipline style?

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