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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 always be happy.
(b) He will never second guess her.
(c) He will do well in school.
(d) He will never do dangerous things again.

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

3. What does Gerald hope for on his birthday?
(a) A bike.
(b) A flashlight.
(c) A set of books.
(d) A train ticket.

4. How does Gerald decide whether or not his mother is serious at the beginning of the book?
(a) He listens to her tone.
(b) He watches her movements.
(c) He studies her face.
(d) He asks her.

5. What does Gerald do when his house catches on fire?
(a) Runs to the garage.
(b) Sits in the bath tub.
(c) Hides behind the couch.
(d) Faints in the kitchen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gerald hate to be without water?

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

3. What does Gerald's aunt promise him on his birthday?

4. Who starts the fire in Gerald's house?

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

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