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

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

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

4. How does Gerald's aunt find out about the accident with Gerald's wheelchair creation?
(a) A police man tells her.
(b) She watches it happen.
(c) Gerald tells her.
(d) A neighbor yells at her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Gerald get for his eighth birthday?

2. What does Gerald's aunt make ornaments from?

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

4. What did Gerald explore with his flashlight?

5. How does Gerald feel when he is with his great aunt?

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