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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. Why does the author say Gerald is crying when he is rocked by his aunt?
(a) All of these.
(b) For all of the pain that is yet to come.
(c) He is scared.
(d) For all of the pain he has endured.

2. What item of Gerald's is Angel impressed with?
(a) His book case.
(b) His bike.
(c) His mirror.
(d) His go cart.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Angel say she loved most about Aunt Queen?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gerald's G.I. Joe signify to him?

2. What is Gerald's surprise birthday gift, and how does he feel about this?

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

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

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

6. How did Gerald's house burn down?

7. What does Gerald say his duty in life is after Aunt Queen dies?

8. What does Aunt Queen say to get her electricity turned back on?

9. What makes Aunt Queen so mad about the go cart accident?

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

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