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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 8, what does Gilly plan to do that Sunday after Mrs. Trotter settles town in front of the TV?
(a) Catch a bus to California to see her mother.
(b) Catch a bus to Florida to see Disney World.
(c) Catch a plane to go see her mother.
(d) Catch a train to California to see her mother.

2. What happens when Gilly goes upstairs for the tie?
(a) She steals money from Mrs. Trotter's pocketbook.
(b) She picks out a plain tie figuring Mr. Randolph won't know.
(c) She decides to get Mr. Randolph a funny hat too.
(d) She is laughing so hard she trips on the stairs.

3. What upsets Gilly when she starts reading a poem?
(a) It is written in old English, and she thinks they are trying to make a fool of her.
(b) The poems are all about doom and she doesn't like them.
(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. Why does Mr. Randolph ask Gilly to pick out a wild tie for him?
(a) He thinks the tie will flatter him.
(b) He wants to brighten up his day.
(c) He wants to shock his son into lightening up.
(d) He wants to look funny.

5. In Chapter 12, what does Gilly promise William Ernest she would do?
(a) She doesn't promise anything.
(b) Come visit him.
(c) Have him come to her new home for summer vacation.
(d) Write to him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does William Ernest say when he realizes Gilly has her suitcase as she is going out the door?

3. What happens at the end of Chapter 8?

4. What happens to Gilly in the middle of her last night with Mrs. Trotter?

5. Who is Miss Minnie Applegate?

(see the answer key)

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