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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 "More Unpleasant Surprises".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gilly perceive to be her first job with William Ernest?
(a) To tell him to stay out of her way.
(b) To improve his taste in TV.
(c) To show him who is the boss.
(d) To teach him how to fight.

2. Who is Miss Harris?
(a) The teacher of the sixth grade class Gilly will be in.
(b) The teacher of the fifth grade class Gilly will be in.
(c) The teacher Gilly had at her former school.
(d) The principal of Gilly's new school.

3. What happens when Gilly goes to get Mr. Randolph for dinner?
(a) She tells him dinner is ready.
(b) She sees the man and runs back home.
(c) She knocks on his door and then runs away as a prank.
(d) She tells him to get a move on.

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

5. What does the principal tell Gilly after dismissing the other students in the fight?
(a) Gilly is going to have detention.
(b) Gilly is going to be suspended.
(c) Gilly is not going to be allowed to hurt other people.
(d) Gilly had better shape up or ship out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What warning does Mrs. Trotter firmly give Gilly after Gilly comments about the TV show William Ernest was watching?

2. Who is William Ernest?

3. What nickname gives Gilly great pride?

4. What does Gilly do when the principal offers to help her?

5. Who is Mr. Evans?

(see the answer key)

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