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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 through 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Gerald's mother arrested for after the fire?
(a) Child abuse.
(b) Larceny.
(c) Arson.
(d) Child endangerment.

2. What does Gerald's aunt want him to fetch from the garage?
(a) A book case.
(b) A go cart.
(c) A bike.
(d) A sewing machine.

3. Why does Gerald not want to sit in the shopping cart at the beginning of the book?
(a) He wet his pants.
(b) He can't see his mother.
(c) He wants to see around.
(d) He has sores on his bum.

4. Why did Gerald's sister not live with her mother most of her life?
(a) Her father refused custody.
(b) She was in protective custody.
(c) Her mother was in jail.
(d) She didn't know who her mother was.

5. What color does Gerald see when he wakes up after the fire?
(a) Red.
(b) White.
(c) Blue.
(d) Black.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gerald's aunt refuse to do for him?

2. What is Gerald's surprise birthday gift?

3. What does Gerald need batteries for on his eighth birthday?

4. What does Gerald's great aunt like to be called?

5. How was Gerald taught to not play with lighters?

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