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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 "The Going".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, which book does Gilly read to Mr. Randolph after dinner?
(a) The Oxford Book of English Verse.
(b) The Oxford Book of Modern Poetry.
(c) Poetry at Its Best.
(d) Immortal Love Poems.

2. Who is Agnes Stokes?
(a) A girl from Gilly's class in school.
(b) A girl from school from another sixth grade class.
(c) A girl who lives next to Mrs. Trotter.
(d) A fifth grade girl.

3. What upsets Gilly when she starts reading a poem?
(a) The poems are all about doom and she doesn't like them.
(b) It is written in old English, and she thinks they are trying to make a fool of her.
(c) It is written in another language and she thinks they are playing a joke on her.
(d) She doesn't know the words and thinks they are trying to make her look stupid.

4. What happens to Gilly in the middle of her last night with Mrs. Trotter?
(a) She couldn't sleep.
(b) She has a nightmare.
(c) She wets the bed.
(d) She runs away.

5. What happens while Gilly is in her room looking at the mail?
(a) She gets a phone call that interrupts her reading.
(b) William Ernest knocks on her door.
(c) Mr. Randolph knocks on the door and Mrs. Trotter calls Gilly to answer it.
(d) Mrs. Trotter comes to check if she is okay.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mrs. Trotter comes to check on Gilly at Mr. Randolph's house, what does the girl tell her she had found?

2. On Gilly's last night, what does Mrs. Trotter finally admit?

3. What does Mrs. Randolph give Gilly as a going-away present?

4. In Chapter 4, what does Gilly offer to do with William Ernest after dinner?

5. What does the man at the ticket booth do after Gilly gives him the money for her ticket?

(see the answer key)

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