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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. In chapter 2, what does Gilly think her mother's reaction would be if she found out about Gilly's situation at dinner?
(a) Her mother will write to Miss Ellis about it.
(b) Her mother will make Mrs. Trotter toe the line.
(c) Her mother will come and get her.
(d) Her mother will send for her.

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) William Ernest knocks on her door.
(d) Mr. Randolph knocks on the door and Mrs. Trotter calls Gilly to answer it.

3. What is the name of Gilly's last foster mother?
(a) Mrs. Richmond.
(b) Mrs. Newman.
(c) Mrs. Nevins.
(d) Maime Trotter.

4. What nickname gives Gilly great pride?
(a) Gruesome Gilly.
(b) Gilly the Hillbilly.
(c) The Great Gilly Hopkins.
(d) Gilly the Terrible.

5. What upsets Gilly when she starts reading a poem?
(a) The poems are all about doom and she doesn't like them.
(b) It is written in another language and she thinks they are playing a joke on her.
(c) It is written in old English, and she thinks they are trying to make a fool of her.
(d) She doesn't know the words and thinks they are trying to make her look stupid.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many foster homes has Gilly been in during the last three years?

3. Where does Gilly place her bubble gum when asked to remove it from her mouth?

4. What happens when Maime asks Gilly to help make salad for dinner?

5. What is disturbing Gilly most about the meal?

(see the answer key)

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