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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7 "Dust and Desperation".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Mrs. Trotter comes to check on Gilly at Mr. Randolph's house, what does the girl tell her she had found?
(a) Some money.
(b) A bunch of junk.
(c) Some great books.
(d) A lot of dust.

3. What nickname gives Gilly great pride?
(a) The Great Gilly Hopkins.
(b) Gilly the Hillbilly.
(c) Gilly the Terrible.
(d) Gruesome Gilly.

4. After all her work dusting both homes, what does Gilly have to show for it?
(a) Nothing
(b) A sore back.
(c) A roll of bills.
(d) The money she was paid for the chore.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is Gilly's first impression of Maime Trotter?

4. How does Gilly get Agnes to participate in her plot?

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

(see the answer key)

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