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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following words best describes what the main activities were which filled Christmas Day for Gertie?
(a) Whining
(b) Playing
(c) Laughing
(d) Arguing

2. What does Gertie dream of in Chapter 28?
(a) Killing herself on the train tracks
(b) Escaping from Clovis and returning to Kentucky alone
(c) Being back in her own land where flowers and vegetables were growing
(d) Cassie being alive and playing with her

3. What does Clytie tell Cassie people are making fun of her?
(a) Because she is smaller than all of the other children
(b) Because of her imaginary friend
(c) Because she refuses to talk to other kids her own age
(d) Because of her tattered clothing

4. Why is Max called unAmerican by one of the neighbors?
(a) For not spending enough money on presents
(b) For not wanting a new, big refrigerator
(c) For not sharing with her neighbors
(d) For not celebrating Christmas

5. Why are many of the women waiting in town?
(a) To talk and gossip
(b) Because they are unable to drive
(c) To buy groceries
(d) For the mail which is late

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following terms best describes Gertie in Chapter 28?

2. What does Maggie want to teach Gertie in order for her to fix her wooden statue?

3. How much does Mr. Anderson pay for the carving of the hen Gertie has done?

4. When does Gertie think Clovis will return home?

5. What does Max ask for when he comes to Gertie?

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