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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 through 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Aunt Queen suggest Angel take her tights off?
(a) It is hot outside.
(b) They don't match.
(c) She tears them.
(d) They are dirty.

2. Who does Gerald talk to first about Angel's fear of Jordan?
(a) His aunt.
(b) His neighbor.
(c) His mother.
(d) His teacher.

3. 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 do dangerous things again.
(d) He will never second guess her.

4. What is Gerald rolling down a ramp?
(a) Crayons.
(b) Bouncy balls.
(c) Marbles.
(d) Small rocks.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Angel say she never had where she grew up?

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

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

4. How does Gerald decide whether or not his mother is serious at the beginning of the book?

5. What did Gerald get for his eighth birthday?

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