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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 "Pow".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Gilly's next idea to get more money?
(a) She would get Agnes and they would rob the 7-11 down the street.
(b) She would hire herself out cleaning for people to earn money.
(c) She would clean for Mrs. Trotter and Mr. Randolph and get paid for her work.
(d) She would dust both Mrs. Trotter's house and Mr. Randolph's house looking for hidden cash.

4. What brings tears to Mrs. Trotter's eyes?
(a) When Gilly tells her William Ernest needs to learn to take care of himself.
(b) When William Ernest picks her pocket the way Gilly has taught him.
(c) When William Ernest trips while running.
(d) When William Ernest cries because he wants to play hop-scotch.

5. Before Gilly drops off to sleep her first night with Mrs. Trotter, what does she decide to do?
(a) To find her mother, write to her, and tell her to come get her.
(b) To play a bunch of tricks on Mrs. Trotter.
(c) To make the best of her new surroundings.
(d) To mess with William Ernest's head.

Short Answer Questions

1. After all her work dusting both homes, what does Gilly have to show for it?

2. Why does Gilly refuse an after school snack when Mrs. Trotter offer her one?

3. Who does Gilly walk home after they are finished flying the plane?

4. What does William Ernest bring to Gilly's room?

5. What does Mrs. Trotter reply when Mr. Randolph compliments her dinner?

(see the answer key)

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