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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is NOT one of the reasons, according to Jim Trelease, that Educating Esme is "terribly relevant"?

2. What kind of speeches are delivered at the middle school graduation ceremony, according to Codell?

3. What does Codell allow Kyle to do in order to perform better at math?

4. Which student does Codell believe has the potential to become a children's book illustrator?

5. How is the Fairy Tale Festival related to the Storyteller Festival?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

EDUCATING ESME is written as a series of journal entries. What effect does this format have on the narrative? What are its advantages and possible disadvantages?

Essay Topic 2

What are the numerous challenges of the poor, urban educational environment? How does Codell's attitude on this topic differ from Mr. Turner's?

Essay Topic 3

In many ways, Codell presents Mr. Turner as her opposite.

1)Write a paragraph-long character description of Codell, and then of Mr. Turner. Include anything from physical traits to personality traits.

2)Contrast what you've written about each person. How does Codell differ from Mr. Turner?

3)How does the "Madame Esme" controversy further define the differences between the two?

4)How does the Epilogue's graduation speech further define the differences between the two?

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