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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did it take Gerald's aunt to pay for his big birthday gift?
(a) Days.
(b) Months.
(c) Weeks.
(d) A year.

2. Who recognizes Angel when Aunt Queen is taken to the hospital?
(a) A paramedic.
(b) A doctor.
(c) The receptionist.
(d) The nurse.

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

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

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

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

7. What does Gerald miss most about Christmas without Aunt Queen?
(a) The smells.
(b) The presents.
(c) The decorations.
(d) The weather.

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

9. How many days does Monique stay with Angel when she is sick?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

10. What is the first thing Gerald and Angel do together?
(a) Play Monopoly.
(b) Color.
(c) Ride bikes.
(d) Read.

11. Why does Gerald's aunt allow Monique to visit?
(a) Her health is failing.
(b) She thinks Monique has changed.
(c) Gerlad has been asking about her.
(d) She is commanded by law.

12. Why does Gerald's aunt give him his big present a day before his birthday?
(a) To make sure it is a big surprise.
(b) To see his smile before she has to share it.
(c) To give him a way to escape if he needs to.
(d) To cheer him up about having to see his mother.

13. How does Angel describe Gerald?
(a) Her soul mate.
(b) Her protector.
(c) Her body guard.
(d) Her kindred spirit.

14. What does Gerald compare Angel to?
(a) A fairy princess.
(b) A china doll.
(c) A framed portrait.
(d) A glass vase.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gerald call his mother?

2. How does Gerald feel when he is with his great aunt?

3. What does Monique tell Gerald to never say?

4. When is Jordan the most abusive?

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

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