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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 through 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who starts the fire in Gerald's house?
(a) Gerald.
(b) Leroy.
(c) Monique.
(d) Queenie.

2. Why does Angel not want to report Jordan's abuse?
(a) She wants to protect her mother.
(b) She doesn't think people would believe her.
(c) She has nowhere else to go.
(d) She wants to stay with Gerald.

3. What does Gerald try to make with an old wheelchair?
(a) A carriage.
(b) A wagon.
(c) A go cart.
(d) A bike.

4. What does Gerald's aunt refuse to do for him?
(a) Send him to school.
(b) Change his schools.
(c) Keep his mother away.
(d) Lie to his father.

5. What did Gerald get for his eighth birthday?
(a) A sweater.
(b) His favorite movie.
(c) A G.I. Joe.
(d) Books.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gerald want to do when he learns Aunt Queen has died?

2. Why did Gerald's mother buy him a G.I. Joe?

3. What does Gerald find in the garage on his birthday?

4. How was Gerald taught to not play with lighters?

5. What does Gerald call his mother?

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