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

2. Why did Gerald's mother buy him a G.I. Joe?

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

4. What does Gerald call his mother?

5. When does Gerald like to hide behind the couch?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How did Gerald's house burn down?

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

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

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

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

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

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 kind of abuse did Angel face in her life, and how did this keep her from excelling in his life?

Essay Topic 3

The characters in this book all had their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write their main motivation throughout the book and how this goal affected the characters around them.

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