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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 is disturbing Gilly most about the meal?
(a) She isn't allowed dessert.
(b) The food is terrible.
(c) She isn't given enough to eat.
(d) She is eating it with a "colored" person.

2. What does Gilly decide about William Ernest after he learns to fly the plane?
(a) That he is a goofy kid.
(b) That he is going to be easy to use.
(c) That he is more intelligent than he seems.
(d) That he is a fast learner.

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

4. How many foster homes has Gilly been in during the last three years?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Five.

5. What kind of class does Gilly's new principal say she should be in?
(a) A class that will challenge her.
(b) A class that is for slower students.
(c) A music class.
(d) A class for troubled students.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is written on the note Agnes gives to Gilly when they walk home from school together?

3. Where does Gilly place her bubble gum when asked to remove it from her mouth?

4. What nickname gives Gilly great pride?

5. At the close of Chapter 3, what is Gilly's plan at the close?

(see the answer key)

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