The Great Gilly Hopkins | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 1 "Welcome to Thompson Park"

1. In the beginning of Chapter 1, what is learned about Gilly Hopkins' time in the foster system?

2. What does Gilly's social worker, Miss Ellis, try to explain to Gilly before they arrive at her new foster home?

3. What is Gilly thinking about her reputation as a foster child as she and Miss Ellis drive to Gilly's new foster home?

4. What is Gilly thinking after meeting her new foster mother, Mrs. Trotter?

Short Essay Question - Chapter 2 "The Man Who Comes...
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