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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 through 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What promise does Gerald make to his aunt after an accident?
(a) He will never do dangerous things again.
(b) He will never second guess her.
(c) He will always be happy.
(d) He will do well in school.

2. Why does the author say Gerald is crying when he is rocked by his aunt?
(a) All of these.
(b) For all of the pain that is yet to come.
(c) He is scared.
(d) For all of the pain he has endured.

3. What is the name of Gerald's sister?
(a) Anna.
(b) Angela.
(c) Angel.
(d) Alice.

4. What question makes Gerald's aunt yell at the beginning of the book?
(a) If Gerald has a place to live.
(b) If Gerald is going to school.
(c) If Gerald has been abused.
(d) If Gerald has a father.

5. What does Gerald's aunt promise him on his birthday?
(a) He will not have to live with his mother.
(b) He will not get hurt.
(c) She will make up for the surprise.
(d) She will never die.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gerald's aunt find out about the accident with Gerald's wheelchair creation?

2. How many cars crash into the contraption Gerald makes from an old wheelchair?

3. What does Gerald do to help his aunt get in and out of the house?

4. Why does Gerald not want to sit in the shopping cart at the beginning of the book?

5. When does Gerald like to hide behind the couch?

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