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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 "Harassing Miss Harris".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. Trotter reply when Mr. Randolph compliments her dinner?
(a) She blushes and tells him he says the sweetest things.
(b) That he is very nice to say such things.
(c) That he can flatter the stripes off a pole cat.
(d) "Thank you."

3. What does Gilly run away with at recess?
(a) A volleyball.
(b) The teacher's answer sheets.
(c) A basketball.
(d) A football.

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

5. In Chapter 4, which book does Gilly read to Mr. Randolph after dinner?
(a) The Oxford Book of English Verse.
(b) Poetry at Its Best.
(c) The Oxford Book of Modern Poetry.
(d) Immortal Love Poems.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is William Ernest?

2. What is the name of Gilly's last foster mother?

3. When Mrs. Trotter comes to check on Gilly at Mr. Randolph's house, what does the girl tell her she had found?

4. How many boys did Gilly fight with at recess?

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

(see the answer key)

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