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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 "William Ernest and Other Mean Flowers".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Gilly refuse an after school snack when Mrs. Trotter offer her one?
(a) Gilly is on a diet.
(b) Gilly hates Mrs. Trotter's cooking.
(c) Gilly doesn't want to be bought with food.
(d) Gilly isn't hungry.

2. What does Gilly tell Mrs. Trotter when she asks about Mr. Randolph?
(a) That she couldn't find the Randolph house.
(b) That no one was home next door.
(c) That Mr. Randolph said he wasn't hungry.
(d) That he was gone, and that a colored man answered the door.

3. What does Gilly make for William Ernest?
(a) A paper airplane.
(b) A kite.
(c) A race car.
(d) Paper dolls.

4. In Chapter 4, which book does Gilly read to Mr. Randolph after dinner?
(a) The Oxford Book of Modern Poetry.
(b) Immortal Love Poems.
(c) Poetry at Its Best.
(d) The Oxford Book of English Verse.

5. Why is Gilly moved from Mrs. Richmond's care?
(a) Mrs. Richmond died.
(b) Mrs. Richmond moved to Florida.
(c) Mrs. Richmond is hospitalized for nerves.
(d) Mrs. Richmond is having a baby of her own.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is written on the note Agnes gives to Gilly when they walk home from school together?

2. Why is Gilly so upset with Agnes in the cafeteria?

3. What happens when Mr. Randolph suggests Gilly read the Bible to them?

4. What shocks Gilly when she first met Miss Harris?

5. What does Gilly decide about William Ernest after he learns to fly the plane?

(see the answer key)

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