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

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

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

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

5. Before Gilly drops off to sleep her first night with Mrs. Trotter, what does she decide to do?
(a) To play a bunch of tricks on Mrs. Trotter.
(b) To find her mother, write to her, and tell her to come get her.
(c) To mess with William Ernest's head.
(d) To make the best of her new surroundings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Miss Harris?

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

3. What upsets Gilly on the morning before she is to go for her first day of school?

4. Why is Gilly moved from Mrs. Richmond's care?

5. What does Miss Harris say about Gilly's given name?

(see the answer key)

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