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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 "Sarsaparilla to Sorcery".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is disturbing Gilly most about the meal?
(a) She is eating it with a "colored" person.
(b) She isn't allowed dessert.
(c) She isn't given enough to eat.
(d) The food is terrible.

2. In Chapter 4, which book does Gilly read to Mr. Randolph after dinner?
(a) The Oxford Book of Modern Poetry.
(b) Immortal Love Poems.
(c) The Oxford Book of English Verse.
(d) Poetry at Its Best.

3. What does Gilly mean when she says Trotter must think Gilly's "mental"?
(a) That she is "dumb" or "stupid."
(b) That she is crazy.
(c) That she is able to read Mrs. Trotter's mind.
(d) That she has ESP.

4. Why is Gilly moved from Mrs. Richmond's care?
(a) Mrs. Richmond is hospitalized for nerves.
(b) Mrs. Richmond is having a baby of her own.
(c) Mrs. Richmond died.
(d) Mrs. Richmond moved to Florida.

5. What does Gilly play on Mrs. Trotter's piano?
(a) Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
(b) Heart and Soul.
(c) Heart and Soul and Chopsticks at the same time.
(d) Chopsticks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gilly tell Agnes when she asks to come in the house with Gilly?

2. What does Gilly tell Mrs. Trotter when she asks about Mr. Randolph?

3. Who is William Ernest?

4. What shocks Gilly when she first met Miss Harris?

5. What upsets Gilly when she starts reading a poem?

(see the answer key)

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