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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 studies her face.
(c) He watches her movements.
(d) He asks her.

2. What does Gerald do to break Angel's bed?
(a) Cracks the bed frame.
(b) Removes the mattress springs.
(c) Files down one of the feet.
(d) Takes screws out of it.

3. What does Angel tell Gerald after sitting on Jordan's lap?
(a) He makes her life easier.
(b) He is the only happiness in her life.
(c) He should run away.
(d) He will never be happy again.

4. Why does Gerald not want to sit in the shopping cart at the beginning of the book?
(a) He has sores on his bum.
(b) He wants to see around.
(c) He wet his pants.
(d) He can't see his mother.

5. What does Gerald call his mother?
(a) Mother.
(b) Monique.
(c) Mom.
(d) Mommy.

6. How does Gerald feel when he is with his great aunt?
(a) Tired.
(b) Scared.
(c) Safe.
(d) Happy.

7. What does Gerald want to do when he learns Aunt Queen has died?
(a) Run away.
(b) See her body.
(c) Die.
(d) Find his father.

8. What does Jordan tell Angel to do when he stays home with her when she is sick?
(a) Lift up her shirt.
(b) Change her clothes.
(c) Touch her toes.
(d) Take a shower.

9. Where is Gerald when he hears that Aunt Queen died?
(a) The car.
(b) The hospital.
(c) His bedroom.
(d) A police station.

10. What question makes Gerald's aunt yell at the beginning of the book?
(a) If Gerald has a place to live.
(b) If Gerald is going to school.
(c) If Gerald has been abused.
(d) If Gerald has a father.

11. What does Gerald's aunt make ornaments from?
(a) Silverware.
(b) Broken dishes.
(c) Old Christmas cards.
(d) Halloween decorations.

12. What does Monique tell Gerald to never say?
(a) Angel is in trouble.
(b) He misses Aunt Queen.
(c) They should move away from Jordan.
(d) She is abusive.

13. Why does Angel not want to report Jordan's abuse?
(a) She wants to stay with Gerald.
(b) She doesn't think people would believe her.
(c) She wants to protect her mother.
(d) She has nowhere else to go.

14. What does Gerald have two of in his room?
(a) Dressers.
(b) Windows.
(c) Beds.
(d) Closets.

15. What is Aunt Queen thinking of right before she faints?
(a) She has to protect Angel.
(b) She won't let Monique take Gerald.
(c) She is glad to see Gerald happy.
(d) She doesn't trust Jordan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gerald find in the garage on his birthday?

2. Who recognizes Angel when Aunt Queen is taken to the hospital?

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

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

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

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