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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 does Gilly do before she starts cleaning Mrs. Trotter's chandelier?
(a) She takes some cookies over to Mr. Randolph.
(b) She eats some cookies with William Ernest.
(c) She invites Agnes in to have some cookies.
(d) She sits with Mrs. Trotter and eats some cookies.

2. In Chapter 4, which book does Gilly read to Mr. Randolph after dinner?
(a) Immortal Love Poems.
(b) The Oxford Book of Modern Poetry.
(c) Poetry at Its Best.
(d) The Oxford Book of English Verse.

3. What happens while Gilly is in her room looking at the mail?
(a) Mr. Randolph knocks on the door and Mrs. Trotter calls Gilly to answer it.
(b) Mrs. Trotter comes to check if she is okay.
(c) William Ernest knocks on her door.
(d) She gets a phone call that interrupts her reading.

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

5. What shocks Gilly when she first met Miss Harris?
(a) The woman is black.
(b) The woman is very tall.
(c) The woman has an angry look.
(d) The woman is too young to be a teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Gilly drops off to sleep her first night with Mrs. Trotter, what does she decide to do?

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

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

4. Who is Agnes Stokes?

5. How negatively does Miss Harris react in class to the prank?

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