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

2. Why did Gerald's sister not live with her mother most of her life?
(a) Her mother was in jail.
(b) Her father refused custody.
(c) She was in protective custody.
(d) She didn't know who her mother was.

3. What does Monique offer for Gerald's birthday?
(a) To take him to school.
(b) To let his sister live with him.
(c) To visit him weekly.
(d) To let him live with her.

4. Who starts the fire in Gerald's house?
(a) Monique.
(b) Queenie.
(c) Gerald.
(d) Leroy.

5. What does Gerald's aunt refuse to do for him?
(a) Send him to school.
(b) Lie to his father.
(c) Keep his mother away.
(d) Change his schools.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gerald's aunt want him to fetch from the garage?

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

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

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

5. What color does Gerald see when he wakes up after the fire?

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