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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Gerald refuse to do at first on his birthday when his mother is there?
(a) Get out of bed.
(b) Speak.
(c) Touch his mother.
(d) Look anyone in the eye.

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

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

5. What is Jordan doing when Aunt Queen is taken to the hospital?
(a) Watching a game on TV.
(b) Eating.
(c) Tending bar.
(d) Working.

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

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

8. What promise does Gerald make to his aunt after an accident?
(a) He will never second guess her.
(b) He will never do dangerous things again.
(c) He will always be happy.
(d) He will do well in school.

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

10. How does Gerald describe Angel?
(a) Scared and small.
(b) Fragile and depressed.
(c) Pretty and sad.
(d) Weak and unruly.

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

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

13. What did Gerald get for his eighth birthday?
(a) A sweater.
(b) A G.I. Joe.
(c) Books.
(d) His favorite movie.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How was Gerald taught to not play with lighters?

2. How does Gerald decide whether or not his mother is serious at the beginning of the book?

3. What is the first thing Gerald and Angel do together?

4. When does Angel begin to feel secure with Aunt Queen?

5. What does Gerald do for the first Christmas he has without Aunt Queen?

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