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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. Where is Gerald when he hears that Aunt Queen died?

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

3. How does Gerald feel when he is with his great aunt?

4. How does Gerald decide whether or not his mother is serious at the beginning of the book?

5. What does Monique offer for Gerald's birthday?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Gerald do when he thinks Jordan is sexually abusing Angel?

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

5. What kinds of things does Aunt Queen do to make Christmas special?

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Aunt Queen ask about Angel's tights, and what does she say?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many different characters in this book were persuaded to do things that they would not have done of their own accord. What are some of these instances, and how did persuasion affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Which character did you relate with the most in this book? Why is this? How did this character change throughout the book?

Essay Topic 3

How does Mr. Washington go about helping Gerald and Angel, and why is he willing to risk so much to help them?

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