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

2. What does Miss Harris do at 3 o'clock when class was over?
(a) She starts crying.
(b) She asks Gilly to stay after class for a minute.
(c) She hurries out of class.
(d) She sits sniffing her flowers, still wearing the funny smile.

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

4. How much total money did Gilly get ?
(a) Sixty-four dollars.
(b) Twenty-four dollars.
(c) Forty-four dollars.
(d) Thirty-four dollars.

5. Whose photograph does Gilly have in her suitcase?
(a) Wonder Woman's signed photograph.
(b) Her baby photograph.
(c) Her first foster mother's photograph.
(d) Her mother's photograph.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gilly run away with at recess?

2. What happens when Mr. Randolph suggests Gilly read the Bible to them?

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

4. Why is Gilly moved from Mrs. Richmond's care?

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

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