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Small Victories: The Real World of a Teacher, Her Students, and Their HIgh School
Small Victories: The Real World of a Teacher, Her Students, and Their HIgh School
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Why did Jessica believe Aracelis dyed her hair?
to get attention
to go undercover for an article
to match her favorite tv star
to match her best friend Elizabeth's hair
2
What is the name of the principal at Seward Park?
Dr. Kutcher
Dr. Kennedy
Dr. Kriftcher
Dr. Pepper
3
What did Jessica want the English department money to go towards?
an electric typewriter
new TVs and TV stands
video cassette recorders
a new copy machine
4
Who was the student who had "disappeared completely" from school and worried Jessica?
Rebecca Michaels
Ronald McDonald
Ruby Mayes
Rhonda Rowsey
5
What time did the EOP offices close on the Friday Jessica and the boys were going?
5:30
3:30
4:30
6:30
6
Why does Jessica value writing?
Writing offers expression and strength in tough times.
She likes writing, so she wants her students to like it too.
Writing helps you get what you want from others.
It will help with tests.
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What is Dave Patterson's role?
He is a police officer.
He is a teacher that cares deeply for his students.
He is a private detective.
He tries to convince wayward students to return to school.
8
What was the monetary amount Seward World was in debt at towards the end of the year?
$1,000
$500
$3,000
$2,000
9
What does Ms. Siegal find out as a result of her "Who am I?" assignment?
One of her students is pregnant.
Jessica lived a happy, perfect childhood.
Her students deal with depression, homelessness, and more.
A gang fight is planned for the following week.
10
John only has one job and that is being a teacher at Seward Park.
True
False
11
Did See Wei pass the RCT test at the end?
No
Yes
12
Why is Seward Park High School "built to fail"?
The school wasn't built to withstand student use.
The school board built it to send failing students to.
The area/school has a rough history and no current support.
The school's foundation is crumbling.
13
What newspaper is Samuel G. Freedman a writer for?
Commercial Appeal
Washington Post
Chicago Tribune
New York Times
14
Which of the following is not a necessity that See Wei listed?
knife
food
compass
matches
15
What subject does Ms. Siegal primarily teach?
Writing
College Test Prep
History
Journalism and English
16
The students felt confident in their school after leaving Friends Academy.
False
True
17
Who is Harriet Stein?
a first year English teacher
the principal
a student
Jessica Siegal's best friend
18
What book is Jessica's class studying?
their history book
The Great Gatsby
Sherlock Holmes
Pride and Prejudice
19
What was Samuel G. Freedman's childhood like?
Raised in the midwest with his father.
Lived in the south on a farm as an only child.
Raised in NJ with his mother, father, brother , and sister.
Raised in Maine by his grandparents.
20
What had happened to Carlos by the 5th grade?
He was excelling in school.
He failed 5th grade and was smoking marijuana.
He was the star basketball player.
Carlos got arrested for selling drugs.
21
What is the name of the award winning school paper Jessica advises?
Seward World
Seward Park Times
SPHS Tribune
The SPHS Post
22
What college was Jessica racing to get to before they closed?
LaGuardia Community College
Columbia University
College of Staten Island
State University of New York at New Paltz
