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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When is Jordan the most abusive?
(a) When his sports teams lose.
(b) At night.
(c) When he is drunk.
(d) After work.

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

3. Why does Angel wear tights?
(a) To hide bruises.
(b) To attract attention.
(c) To stay warm.
(d) To look nice.

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

5. Why does Gerald get in between Jordan and Angel?
(a) All of these.
(b) To anger Jordan.
(c) To calm them down.
(d) To protect Angel.

6. How does Jordan feel when he gets bored?
(a) Sleepy.
(b) Uncomfortable.
(c) Angry.
(d) Destructive.

7. Why does the author say Gerald is crying when he is rocked by his aunt?
(a) He is scared.
(b) For all of the pain that is yet to come.
(c) All of these.
(d) For all of the pain he has endured.

8. Why does Angel's grandmother not like her?
(a) She cries too much.
(b) She displays her son's failure.
(c) She reminds her of bad things.
(d) She makes her work too hard.

9. Why does Monique say she won't leave Jordan?
(a) She loves him.
(b) All of these.
(c) He is a real man.
(d) She is afraid to leave.

10. Why does Angel sometimes stay with a neighbor?
(a) So she can get help on her homework.
(b) To make things easier on Monique.
(c) To have friends around.
(d) So she is not alone with Jordan.

11. What does Gerald's great aunt like to be called?
(a) Aunt Queen.
(b) Queen Aunty.
(c) Queenie.
(d) Your Highness.

12. Why was Gerald's aunt unable to pay the electric bill?
(a) Monique needed money.
(b) She needed a new wheelchair.
(c) She made Christmas happy.
(d) Gerald had to go to the doctor.

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

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

15. Why does Gerald not do what he wants to when he learns that Aunt Queen has died?
(a) Monique won't let him.
(b) Angel is holding his hand.
(c) He is scared.
(d) Jordan is angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Gerald get for his eighth birthday?

2. What does Angel notice is missing when she wakes up when Jordan stays home with her?

3. What does Angel name her animal from Jordan?

4. What does Gerald's aunt refuse to do for him?

5. How does Angel describe Gerald?

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