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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 color does Gerald see when he wakes up after the fire?
(a) Black.
(b) Blue.
(c) Red.
(d) White.

2. What is Gerald's surprise birthday gift?
(a) A visit from his mother.
(b) A new school.
(c) A red bike.
(d) A basketball.

3. Why does Gerald end up doing what he at first refused to do on his birthday when his mother is there?
(a) To make his aunt look good.
(b) To make his aunt happy.
(c) He is surprised about having a sister.
(d) He releases his anger.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Gerald get for his eighth birthday?

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

4. How does Gerald feel when he learns he has a sister?

5. What does Gerald's great aunt like to be called?

(see the answer key)

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