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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When does Gerald like to hide behind the couch?
(a) When Leroy leaves.
(b) When his mother goes to work.
(c) When the phone rings.
(d) All of these.

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

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

5. What is Gerald's surprise birthday gift?
(a) A basketball.
(b) A visit from his mother.
(c) A red bike.
(d) A new school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gerald try to make with an old wheelchair?

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

3. Who brings happiness to Gerald's life after Aunt Queen's death?

4. What does Angel say she never had where she grew up?

5. How does Gerald feel when he sees Angel on Jordan's lap?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gerald tell Monique about their living situation, and what is her reply?

2. How did Gerald's house burn down?

3. What is Monique most worried about when Aunt Queen dies?

4. What makes Gerald's mother mad at the beginning of the book?

5. What are some of the ways Gerald protects Angel?

6. What Christmas gift does Jordan give to Angel, and how does she respond?

7. What does Angel say when Gerald offers to bring a Christmas tree home?

8. What does Monique say when Gerald says she is afraid of Jordan?

9. Why do people doubt Aunt Queen's ability to care for Gerald?

10. What does Gerald do to improve the wheelchair ramp, and why?

(see the answer keys)

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