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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. What kind of book does Mrs. Trotter say Mr. Randolph likes?
(a) Non-fiction.
(b) Poetry.
(c) Biographies.
(d) Novels.

2. What happens when Mr. Randolph suggests Gilly read the Bible to them?
(a) She asks if she could play the piano instead.
(b) She suggests she go to his house and find another book.
(c) She says she has a lot of homework.
(d) She suggests they save the Bible for another night.

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

4. What does Mrs. Trotter do to soothe Gilly back to sleep in Chapter 12?
(a) Tickles her.
(b) Orders her to go back to sleep.
(c) Rubs her back.
(d) Hugs her.

5. Who is Miss Minnie Applegate?
(a) A neighbor who goes to church with them.
(b) The pastor of their church.
(c) Their pediatrician.
(d) Gilly and William Ernest's Sunday school teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what does Gilly plan to do that Sunday after Mrs. Trotter settles town in front of the TV?

2. What does Mrs. Trotter threaten everyone if they don't eat?

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

4. In Chapter 12, who cries while they are at the table?

5. What upsets Gilly when she starts reading a poem?

(see the answer key)

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