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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Codell's immediate supervisor at her work in Part I?
(a) Lillia.
(b) Ms. Federman.
(c) Mr. Turner.
(d) Ismene.

2. Shira undergoes a change on December 13 when she begins dancing to which Christmas song?
(a) Jingle Bell Rock.
(b) White Christmas.
(c) I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.
(d) Silver Bells.

3. What kind of music do the Slick Boys use in their assembly presentation?
(a) 1990s-style new jack swing.
(b) 1950s-style doo-wop.
(c) Country.
(d) Hip-hop.

4. What is JoEllen's Native American name, as given to her in a naming ceremony?
(a) Girl of Frequent Bathroom Breaks.
(b) Girl with the Voice of Thunder.
(c) Girl of Many Questions.
(d) Girl with Fast Feet.

5. Which student must be stopped from casting voodoo spells on students in class?
(a) Esther.
(b) B. B.
(c) Vanessa.
(d) Shira.

6. How does Ms. Coil criticize Codell's teaching of Native Americans.
(a) Ms. Coil is angry for not being informed about a field trip to the Native American History Museum.
(b) Ms. Coil believes having a "powwow" stereotypes Native American culture.
(c) Ms. Coil believes fifth-graders are too old to dress up in Native American costumes.
(d) Codell only teaches about one tribe, and Ms. Coil prefers a broader approach.

7. According to Ms. Coil, how do teachers (besides Codell) react to her suggestions to improve the design of their classrooms?
(a) Teachers tell Ms. Coil, in different words, to get lost.
(b) Teachers agree with the vast majority of suggestions Ms. Coil makes.
(c) Teachers usually tell Ms.Coil they are too busy to see her, in an effort to ignore her.
(d) Teachers usually make the suggested changes without any resistance.

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

9. 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 is asked to participate in a "Just Say No" role-play, in which she says "No" to marijuana.
(d) She feels the scantily-clad dancers are inappropriate for children, and she stops the assembly.

10. Why do Codell and Mr. Turner fail to secure any donations, according to the July 28th entry?
(a) Mr. Turner is rude to potential donors.
(b) They are working off of an incorrect list of potential donors.
(c) They mistakenly try to approach businesses on a holiday when most are closed.
(d) Most of the businesses approached are poor, small, and highly unlikely donors.

11. Which is NOT one of the activities Codell proposes for the Fairy Tale Festival?
(a) Rescue the Princess from the Tower.
(b) Fairy Tale Fashion Show.
(c) Ugly Duckling Match.
(d) Three Billy Goats Gruff Toss.

12. Which student becomes teacher for a day, swapping places with Codell?
(a) JoEllen.
(b) Serena.
(c) Ruben.
(d) Billy Williams.

13. What does Codell tell Mr. Turner about why he did not receive her classroom's inaugural newsletter?
(a) She knew Mr. Turner would not appreciate the articles.
(b) She meant to provide him one, but she must have placed it in the wrong mail box.
(c) She thought Mr. Turner would write her up for an unauthorized newsletter.
(d) She put two newsletters in Ms. Coil's box, and assumed Ms. Coil would give Mr. Turner the extra one.

14. What theme does Codell choose for her students for their Christmas assembly?
(a) It's a Hairy Merry Christmas.
(b) California Christmas.
(c) Ye Olde London Christmas.
(d) A Cajun Christmas.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What gift does Codell buy for Melanie for her birthday?

3. Why do school administrators reject Codell's proposal for the Fairy Tale Festival?

4. What does Codell tell her students about their "alphabet museum" in order to avoid potential embarrassment?

5. Who persuades Codell to remain a teacher after she is ready to quit on February 15th?

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