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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Torey find out that she will have an addition to her classroom?
(a) Just after Thanksgiving break.
(b) Just after the year begins.
(c) Just before summer break.
(d) Just after Christmas vacation.

2. How old was the little girl who burned the three-year old boy after tying him to a tree?
(a) 13.
(b) 10.
(c) 3.
(d) 6.

3. Which of the is not used in the prologue to describe something that is worth all of the effort Torey puts unto her students?
(a) Moment of learning.
(b) Moment of peace.
(c) Moment of social awareness.
(d) Moment of understanding.

4. Which of the following is the best synonym for motivation as it is used in the prologue?
(a) Reason.
(b) Drive.
(c) Stimulus.
(d) Incentive.

5. What happens when Torey tries to get Shelia to do the math papers?
(a) She does nothing.
(b) She cries.
(c) She tears up the paper.
(d) She wads up the paper and throws it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the name of one student to whom Torey refers in the introduction as having touched her life?

2. How does Torey describe Anton?

3. Which of the following best describes how Torey genuinely feels about her students?

4. With which of the following statements would Torey disagree?

5. What does Torey indicate that she refuses to do in regards to mentally ill children?

(see the answer key)

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