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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do they decide to do after Mr. Randolph refuses to let Mrs. Trotter tell his son he's sick?

2. On her way to her grandmother's house, what fact does Gilly realize she has to face?

3. What happens as Gilly's grandmother is telling her how upset she is about Gilly's foster home?

4. In Chapter 12, what does Gilly promise William Ernest she would do?

5. What are Sunday mornings to Gilly?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Gilly trying to teach William Ernest and why?

2. What happens during the night that both hurts and helps Gilly regarding her move?

3. What is Gilly trying to explain to Miss Ellis about her mother's post card?

4. In Chapter 12, what futile thing does Gilly do after supper?

5. Why is Gilly concerned when her grandmother promises to get her out of the Trotter foster home?

6. What kind of tie does Gilly pick out for Mr. Randolph after he gets a spot on his own tie?

7. Why doesn't Mrs. Trotter step in and fight to keep Gilly living with her?

8. What happens to Gilly's plans to go see her mother in California?

9. What is Mrs. Ellis's concern when she talks to Mrs. Trotter about Gilly's problems?

10. What does Gilly's grandmother try to do as she prepares for her daughter's visit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Have the students write about Gilly's pride that everything she does that was bad. It is normal for a child to act out occasionally, but is Gilly's acting out normal? Why does she act out? What is her reward for being bad? Explain answers.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay and explain where the turning point is in the story. When does Gilly begin to accept and maybe even like living at Mrs. Trotter's. Explain what the circumstances are that changed Gilly.

Essay Topic 3

Have the students explain Gilly's reaction to her grandmother and her new home. What fact stands out to Gilly? Why can't she put out her mother's photograph?

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