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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

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 does Mr. Turner object to the winner of the Addy doll during the November 5th assembly?

3. Which student becomes teacher for a day, swapping places with Codell?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is The Happy Box?

2. As related in Part I's first entry, what happens in Codell's first interviews for the position at the new public school?

3. What is the significance of the blue, pink, and gold sari Codell receives?

4. Why is Codell relieved when she refrains from yelling at Latoya for continually coming in late one week?

5. How does Codell believe that Mr. Turner chose the teachers for his school?

6. What is Codell's approach to teaching about the Holocaust and Nazis?

7. Describe the circumstances surrounding Melanie's birthday on January 8?

8. Briefly describe the day when Billy Williams becomes teacher for a day.

9. What does Codell think of the numerous speeches at the graduation?

10. What is Codell's philosophy about bad behavior, in respect to an incident with B. B.?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does the Miss Clark incident as well as the stabbing of the substitute teacher incident reveal about the right and wrong way to behave as a teacher? How do these incidents validate Codell's own philosophy about how to behave in front of one's students?

Essay Topic 2

As evidenced by teaching about the Holocaust and about sexual education, what does Codell see as the limits of presenting material to her class? What is Codell's attitude towards teaching uncomfortable or adult subjects to children?

Essay Topic 3

Codell frequently demonstrates creativity and ingenuity in dealing with problematic children. Describe how Codell deals with the following students and situations:

1)Billy Williams and his constant bad attitude

2)Melanie and her desire to steal

3)B. B. and his frequent behavior issues

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