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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. How does Gerald feel when he learns he has a sister?
(a) He is confused.
(b) He is shocked.
(c) He is ambivalent.
(d) He is excited.

2. Why does Gerald hate to be without water?
(a) His aunt can't take a shower.
(b) He can't flush the toilet.
(c) He can't do the dishes.
(d) It makes scary noises when it turns back on.

3. What does Gerald do to help his aunt get in and out of the house?
(a) Widens the door.
(b) Builds a ramp.
(c) Puts in a chair well.
(d) Puts traction paper on the ramp.

4. Who did Gerald's sister live with most of her life?
(a) Her uncle.
(b) Her grandmother.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her aunt.

5. Why did Gerald's mother buy him a G.I. Joe?
(a) He was crying for it.
(b) It was his birthday.
(c) No special reason.
(d) She felt bad for hitting him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the author say Gerald is crying when he is rocked by his aunt?

2. Why does Gerald's aunt give him his big present a day before his birthday?

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

4. How does Gerald decide whether or not his mother is serious at the beginning of the book?

5. What was Gerald's mother arrested for after the fire?

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