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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gertie hear when she walks off the bus in Chapter 15?
(a) "We need clean seas."
(b) "Oil rigs must be destroyed."
(c) "Oil rigs pollute."
(d) "Destroy oil rigs."

2. In Chapter 16, what homework is Gertie doing when her father leaves?
(a) English.
(b) Math.
(c) Spanish.
(d) Spelling.

3. In Chapter 18, what part is Ella going to try out for?
(a) Cucumber.
(b) Potato.
(c) Squash.
(d) Onion.

4. In Chapter 13, what is Audrey wearing that is dirty?
(a) T-shirt.
(b) Sweatshirt.
(c) Shorts.
(d) Jeans.

5. In Chapter 16, what color pickup does Gertie's father drive?
(a) Brown.
(b) Silver.
(c) Red.
(d) Blue.

6. In Chapter 22, what grade is a boy in who asks Gertie for her autograph?
(a) Seventh.
(b) Third.
(c) Fourth.
(d) Sixth.

7. In Chapter 14, how many questions does Audrey ask while she and Gertie wait for Junior?
(a) 19.
(b) 21.
(c) 13.
(d) 17.

8. In Chapter 17, what type of earrings is Mrs. Stebbins wearing?
(a) Pearl.
(b) Gold hoops.
(c) Silver hoops.
(d) Sapphire.

9. In Chapter 17, what does Leo think should fall from the ceiling in the play?
(a) French fries.
(b) Licorice.
(c) Potato chips.
(d) Cheese puffs.

10. In Chapter 20, what expression is on Rachel Collins's face when she answers the door and sees Gertie?
(a) Bewilderment.
(b) Frustration.
(c) Smile.
(d) Frown.

11. In Chapter 21, what sounds can Gertie hear when she goes inside Rachel's house?
(a) Children giggling.
(b) Water running.
(c) Clinking forks and glasses.
(d) Classical music.

12. In Chapter 13, what is one activity that is going to be at Mary Sue's party?
(a) Clowns.
(b) Volleyball.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Jump House.

13. In Chapter 16, what does Gertie do when her father sends her to her room?
(a) Shouts at him.
(b) Argues.
(c) Runs out the front door.
(d) Slams the door.

14. In Chapter 16, what household chore does Aunt Rae tell Frank needs doing?
(a) Fix a leaky faucet.
(b) Clean the garage.
(c) Clean gutters.
(d) Fix a screen door.

15. In Chapter 15, what is on a pamphlet that Ella waves at Gertie?
(a) Dirty beaches.
(b) Oil rig with an X.
(c) Oil rigs emitting pollution.
(d) Dying sea life.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 20, what rustles in the wind as Gertie walks away from home?

2. In Chapter 20, what lines the edge of the road when Gertie walks away from Aunt Rae's house?

3. In Chapter 19, what does Gertie notice in front of Rachel Collins's house?

4. In Chapter 16, what job does Gertie want her father to take?

5. In Chapter 15, who does the bus driver bring to Ms. Simms class?

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