View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what does Mrs. Trotter tell William he should show Gilly?
(a) How to work the television.
(b) His collection of wads of bubble gum.
(c) How to do the chores.
(d) How great he is coming along with his reading.

2. Where does Gilly place her bubble gum when asked to remove it from her mouth?
(a) Under the handle of the car door.
(b) In a piece of paper so she can have it again later.
(c) Under the desk.
(d) In the ash tray.

3. Who is Gilly Hopkins?
(a) Galadriel Hopkins' nickname.
(b) A teacher in the Thompson Park Elementary School.
(c) A juvenile wanted for running away from her first foster home.
(d) A neighbor to the main character.

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 moved to Florida.
(d) Mrs. Richmond died.

5. What does Gilly mean when she says Trotter must think Gilly's "mental"?
(a) That she is able to read Mrs. Trotter's mind.
(b) That she is crazy.
(c) That she is "dumb" or "stupid."
(d) That she has ESP.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 392 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample