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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, what is Gilly's last desperate gesture?
(a) She buys a lottery ticket.
(b) She has a yard sale.
(c) She flips cards in the alley with some kids from school hoping to win more money.
(d) She writes a letter to her mother asking for the rest of the money.

2. After all her work dusting both homes, what does Gilly have to show for it?
(a) Nothing
(b) A sore back.
(c) A roll of bills.
(d) The money she was paid for the chore.

3. What warning does Mrs. Trotter receive about being a foster mother?
(a) That a foster mother shouldn't feel anything for her foster children.
(b) That a foster mother is just a glorified baby-sitter.
(c) Not to let foster children grow so close that you can't bear to lose them.
(d) Never treat a foster child like your own child because they aren't.

4. In Chapter 4, what does Gilly receive in the mail?
(a) A letter from her first foster mother.
(b) A check for lottery winnings.
(c) A letter from her mother.
(d) A postcard from her mother.

5. What does Gilly teach William Ernest?
(a) How to run really fast.
(b) How to play hop-scotch.
(c) How to steal.
(d) How to defend himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gilly perceive to be her first job with William Ernest?

2. How much total money did Gilly get ?

3. In Chapter 4, which book does Gilly read to Mr. Randolph after dinner?

4. What happens when Mrs. Trotter kisses Gilly?

5. Before Gilly drops off to sleep her first night with Mrs. Trotter, what does she decide to do?

(see the answer key)

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