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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, what does Gilly receive in the mail?
(a) A check for lottery winnings.
(b) A letter from her mother.
(c) A letter from her first foster mother.
(d) A postcard from her mother.

2. In Chapter 4, what does Gilly offer to do with William Ernest after dinner?
(a) Work on William Ernest's reading.
(b) Go outside and dig up worms for fishing.
(c) Go to the playground.
(d) Help him with his homework.

3. What does Mr. Randolph tell Gilly about the countryside where she is going to live?
(a) He says they have lovely sunsets.
(b) He says it is lovely horse country.
(c) He says it's where his son lives.
(d) He says it is a beautiful valley of green.

4. What are Sunday mornings to Gilly?
(a) Torture.
(b) Funny.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Tiresome.

5. Why is Mr. Randolph worried when he gets a spot on his tie?
(a) He doesn't like drawing attention to the fact that he is blind.
(b) He likes to have his clothing impeccably kept.
(c) He is afraid if his son sees it he'll make Mr. Randolph come move in with him.
(d) He only has one tie and it has to be dry cleaned.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When William Ernest asks if he can visit Gilly, what does Mrs. Trotter say?

3. After dinner, what does Mrs.Trotter suggest Gilly do for Mr. Randolph?

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

5. What does Gilly tell Agnes when she asks to come in the house with Gilly?

(see the answer key)

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