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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 studies her face.
(b) He watches her movements.
(c) He listens to her tone.
(d) He asks her.

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

3. What color does Gerald see when he wakes up after the fire?
(a) Blue.
(b) Red.
(c) Black.
(d) White.

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

5. What is the name of Gerald's sister?
(a) Angela.
(b) Anna.
(c) Alice.
(d) Angel.

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

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

8. What does Gerald need batteries for on his eighth birthday?
(a) A remote control.
(b) A flashlight.
(c) A walkman.
(d) A portable tv.

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

10. What does Gerald's aunt want him to fetch from the garage?
(a) A book case.
(b) A go cart.
(c) A bike.
(d) A sewing machine.

11. How many cars crash into the contraption Gerald makes from an old wheelchair?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gerald's aunt threaten to get her lights turned back on?

2. Why does Monique say she won't leave Jordan?

3. Why does Gerald hate to be without water?

4. How does Gerald's aunt find out about the accident with Gerald's wheelchair creation?

5. What promise does Gerald make to his aunt after an accident?

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