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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gerald feel when he learns he has a sister?
(a) He is excited.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is shocked.
(d) He is ambivalent.

2. What does Angel notice is missing when she wakes up when Jordan stays home with her?
(a) The smoke detector is blaring.
(b) The house is dark.
(c) Her animal is missing.
(d) Strange music is playing.

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

4. What did Gerald explore with his flashlight?
(a) The shed.
(b) The cellar.
(c) The basement.
(d) The attic.

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

6. What was Gerald's mother arrested for after the fire?
(a) Child endangerment.
(b) Arson.
(c) Child abuse.
(d) Larceny.

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

8. Why does Gerald break Angel's bed?
(a) So it will be noisy if something happens.
(b) So she can get a new one.
(c) So Jordan will be busy fixing it.
(d) So she won't sleep alone.

9. Why is Angel sent to the neighbor's house?
(a) To get some medication.
(b) To call Monique.
(c) To call an ambulance.
(d) To borrow some ice.

10. Where does Gerald's aunt live?
(a) Clearfield.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Cheyenne.
(d) Cincinnati.

11. What does Gerald do to help his aunt get in and out of the house?
(a) Builds a ramp.
(b) Puts traction paper on the ramp.
(c) Widens the door.
(d) Puts in a chair well.

12. What does Jordan get for Angel for Christmas?
(a) A kitten.
(b) A puppy.
(c) A fish.
(d) A bunny.

13. Why does Angel not want to take her tights off?
(a) She is cold without them.
(b) They make her feel safe.
(c) Her mother will be mad.
(d) They are the only pretty thing she has.

14. How does Gerald feel about his surprise birthday present?
(a) He is confused.
(b) He is happy.
(c) He is nervous.
(d) He is upset.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When does Gerald like to hide behind the couch?

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

4. Why does Gerald not do what he wants to when he learns that Aunt Queen has died?

5. Why does Gerald end up doing what he at first refused to do on his birthday when his mother is there?

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