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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 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) To make his aunt look good.
(c) To make his aunt happy.
(d) He is surprised about having a sister.

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

3. What does Gerald's aunt promise him on his birthday?
(a) She will make up for the surprise.
(b) He will not get hurt.
(c) She will never die.
(d) He will not have to live with his mother.

4. How does Jordan feel when he gets bored?
(a) Angry.
(b) Sleepy.
(c) Uncomfortable.
(d) Destructive.

5. How does Gerald feel when he sees Angel on Jordan's lap?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Disgusted.
(c) Confused.
(d) Annoyed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Angel sent to the neighbor's house?

2. What does Gerald's aunt refuse to do for him?

3. Why does Gerald break Angel's bed?

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

5. What does Gerald do to help his aunt get in and out of the house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes Gerald upset at Aunt Queen's house at the beginning of the book?

2. What fragile item does Gerald compare Angel to, and why?

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

4. Why did Gerald almost die when his house burned down?

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

6. What is Aunt Queen thinking just before she dies?

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

8. What does Gerald get for his eighth birthday?

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

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

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