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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 promise does Gerald make to his aunt after an accident?

2. What is Gerald's surprise birthday gift?

3. How many days does Monique stay with Angel when she is sick?

4. What does Gerald need batteries for on his eighth birthday?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Angel come to relax around Aunt Queen?

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

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

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

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

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 fragile item does Gerald compare Angel to, and why?

10. Why is Gerald wearing dirty pants at the beginning of the book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

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