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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. Who is William Ernest?
(a) Another foster child under Maime Trotter's care.
(b) A neighbor who visits the Trotter home often.
(c) Maime Trotter's own child.
(d) Maime Trotter's nephew.

2. What do Gilly and William Ernest find high on the shelf?
(a) A book with money hidden in the pages.
(b) Expensive jewelry.
(c) A roll of paper money.
(d) A bag of coins.

3. What happens when Mr. Randolph suggests Gilly read the Bible to them?
(a) She asks if she could play the piano instead.
(b) She says she has a lot of homework.
(c) She suggests they save the Bible for another night.
(d) She suggests she go to his house and find another book.

4. What does Gilly make for William Ernest?
(a) A kite.
(b) A paper airplane.
(c) A race car.
(d) Paper dolls.

5. After dinner, what does Mrs.Trotter suggest Gilly do for Mr. Randolph?
(a) Read something for him.
(b) Walk him home.
(c) Play checkers.
(d) Tell him a story.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the principal tell Gilly after dismissing the other students in the fight?

3. Who is Gilly Hopkins?

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

5. What does Gilly tell Agnes when she asks to come in the house with Gilly?

(see the answer key)

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