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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. Who is William Ernest?
(a) Maime Trotter's nephew.
(b) Another foster child under Maime Trotter's care.
(c) Maime Trotter's own child.
(d) A neighbor who visits the Trotter home often.

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

3. How many boys did Gilly fight with at recess?
(a) Ten.
(b) Six.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

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

5. What does Gilly to to frighten William Ernest?
(a) She pinches him.
(b) She makes her most fearful face at him.
(c) She makes a motion like slitting her throat.
(d) She makes a fist at him.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what does Mrs. Trotter tell William he should show Gilly?

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

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

4. What happens when Gilly goes to get Mr. Randolph for dinner?

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

(see the answer key)

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