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

2. What does Angel leave on the steps that angers Jordan?
(a) A doll.
(b) Some clothes.
(c) Her soda can.
(d) A bag.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gerald refuse to do at first on his birthday when his mother is there?

2. What does Gerald have two of in his room?

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

4. Why does Gerald get in between Jordan and Angel?

5. How does Monique respond to Gerald's suggestion of getting away from Jordan?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Angel tell Gerald after the lap incident?

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

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

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

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

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

7. When does Gerald hide behind the couch, and why?

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

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

10. What does Gerald want to do when Aunt Queen dies, and why doesn't he?

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