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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 "Jackson, Virginia".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Miss Harris do at 3 o'clock when class was over?
(a) She hurries out of class.
(b) She starts crying.
(c) She asks Gilly to stay after class for a minute.
(d) She sits sniffing her flowers, still wearing the funny smile.

2. What is Gilly wondering as she watches Mrs. Trotter's nervous actions at the table?
(a) If Mrs. Trotter is going to cry.
(b) If Mrs. Trotter will find a way for her to stay.
(c) If Mrs. Trotter knows about the letter Gilly had written.
(d) If Mrs. Trotter is going to miss her.

3. In Chapter 6, how does Gilly perceive her teacher, Miss Harris?
(a) As a meek, quiet woman.
(b) As a woman who is well respected.
(c) As a person who is not easily moved to emotion.
(d) As a dangerous obstacle to her goals.

4. In the beginning of Chapter 7, what opportunity pleases Gilly?
(a) Mrs. Trotter asks Gilly to watch William Ernest while she takes Mr. Randolph shopping.
(b) She is finally leaving Mrs. Trotter's and moving in with her mother.
(c) She is chosen to play the witch in the Wizard of Oz for their school play.
(d) There is a movie in town that she has always wanted to see.

5. What gives Gilly an idea for a prank to play on Miss Harris?
(a) A moment of inspiration when she sees a dead rat.
(b) A TV sitcom where there is a pretend a secret admirer.
(c) A TV show about starting a false rumor about someone.
(d) A politician gets fired for telling a racist joke.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what does Gilly do that she rarely comes close to doing in her life?

2. How does Gilly get William Ernest to participate in her plot?

3. When Mrs. Trotter comes to check on Gilly at Mr. Randolph's house, what does the girl tell her she had found?

4. What kind of book does Mrs. Trotter say Mr. Randolph likes?

5. What is Gilly's first impression of Maime Trotter?

(see the answer key)

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