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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 does Gerald's aunt make ornaments from?
(a) Halloween decorations.
(b) Old Christmas cards.
(c) Broken dishes.
(d) Silverware.

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

3. When does Gerald like to hide behind the couch?
(a) When his mother goes to work.
(b) All of these.
(c) When Leroy leaves.
(d) When the phone rings.

4. How many cars crash into the contraption Gerald makes from an old wheelchair?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

5. Why does Gerald's aunt give him his big present a day before his birthday?
(a) To cheer him up about having to see his mother.
(b) To make sure it is a big surprise.
(c) To see his smile before she has to share it.
(d) To give him a way to escape if he needs to.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Gerald explore with his flashlight?

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

3. When does Gerald know to never bother his mother?

4. Why does Gerald hate to be without water?

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

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