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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. How does Gilly get William Ernest to participate in her plot?
(a) She doesn't get him to participate.
(b) She lies to him.
(c) She promises him ice cream and cookies.
(d) She bribes him.

2. What kind of book does Mrs. Trotter say Mr. Randolph likes?
(a) Novels.
(b) Non-fiction.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Biographies.

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

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

5. In Chapter 6, how does Gilly perceive her teacher, Miss Harris?
(a) As a person who is not easily moved to emotion.
(b) As a woman who is well respected.
(c) As a dangerous obstacle to her goals.
(d) As a meek, quiet woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter 7, what opportunity pleases Gilly?

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

3. What does Gilly find when she pulls an encyclopedia from Mr. Randolph's bookshelf?

4. What happens when Maime asks Gilly to help make salad for dinner?

5. What do Gilly and William Ernest find high on the shelf?

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