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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 given enough to eat.
(b) The food is terrible.
(c) She is eating it with a "colored" person.
(d) She isn't allowed dessert.

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

3. What does Gilly want to see Miss Harris do before she leaves Mrs. Trotter's home?
(a) Gilly wants to see Miss Harris fall apart.
(b) Gilly wants to see Miss Harris break down.
(c) Any of the answers is correct.
(d) Gilly wants to see Miss Harris scream in anger.

4. What upsets Gilly when she starts reading a poem?
(a) She doesn't know the words and thinks they are trying to make her look stupid.
(b) The poems are all about doom and she doesn't like them.
(c) It is written in old English, and she thinks they are trying to make a fool of her.
(d) It is written in another language and she thinks they are playing a joke on her.

5. Who is Mr. Evans?
(a) Gilly's new teacher.
(b) Another of Mrs. Trotter's neighbors.
(c) The principal of Gilly's new school.
(d) A friend who drives them to Gilly's new school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gilly make for William Ernest?

2. What kind of book does Mrs. Trotter say Mr. Randolph likes?

3. What does Gilly run away with at recess?

4. What does Gilly do before she starts cleaning Mrs. Trotter's chandelier?

5. What does Miss Harris admit after class?

(see the answer key)

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