Maggie Front - Teachers Make a Difference - Linda Dickerson

The speaker reflects on influential teachers, highlighting Mrs. Linda Dickerson, who taught them the difference between the letter and spirit of the law. Despite parental objections to reading 'The Hobbit', Mrs. Dickerson found a creative way to include the speaker in the reading, profoundly impacting their worldview.

Who was the teacher that significantly influenced the narrator's life?

• Mr. John Smith

• Mrs. Linda Dickerson

• Mr. Robert Brown

• Ms. Sarah Johnson

What book did the narrator's 6th-grade teacher read aloud in class?

• The Chronicles of Narnia

• The Lord of the Rings

• The Hobbit

• Harry Potter

Why did the narrator's parents object to the reading of 'The Hobbit'?

• They thought it was too difficult for children.

• They believed it was inappropriate.

• They preferred another book.

• They wanted the narrator to read it at home.

How did the teacher ensure the narrator could still hear 'The Hobbit'?

• By giving them a copy of the book.

• By leaving the classroom door open.

• By reading it to them after class.

• By recording the reading sessions.

What lesson did the narrator learn from this experience?

• The need to always agree with authority.

• The value of reading classic literature.

• The difference between the letter and spirit of the law.

• The importance of following rules strictly.