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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gerald's aunt make ornaments from?

2. Why did Gerald's sister not live with her mother most of her life?

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

4. What is Jordan doing when Aunt Queen is taken to the hospital?

5. What does Gerald want to do when he learns Aunt Queen has died?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Jordan stays home with Angel when she has the chicken pox?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What makes Gerald think that Jordan is sexually abusing Angel?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Gerald gain through his time on the basketball team and why is it so good for him?

Essay Topic 2

Gerald endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 3

How does addiction affect this plot and how has it changed Gerald's life?

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