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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10 "The Visitor".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does William Ernest do when they think Gilly won't return home with them?
(a) He calls her a liar and a cheat.
(b) He goes over to her and kicks her.
(c) He frantically begs her to come home.
(d) He falls on the floor and throws a tantrum.

2. What kind of class does Gilly's new principal say she should be in?
(a) A class that is for slower students.
(b) A music class.
(c) A class that will challenge her.
(d) A class for troubled students.

3. What warning does Mrs. Trotter receive about being a foster mother?
(a) That a foster mother shouldn't feel anything for her foster children.
(b) That a foster mother is just a glorified baby-sitter.
(c) Never treat a foster child like your own child because they aren't.
(d) Not to let foster children grow so close that you can't bear to lose them.

4. How does Gilly make extra money between Sunday school and church?
(a) She sells the definition of "adultery" to the other children who don't know what it means.
(b) She collects money from the other children telling them it is for a special mission.
(c) She shoots craps behind the church.
(d) She has the other children so afraid they pay her not to hurt them.

5. In Chapter 10, what happens to Gilly when responsibility is thrust upon her?
(a) She calls the doctor and asks for a nurse.
(b) She takes care of herself.
(c) She takes two days off from school to help.
(d) She and Agnes skip school.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Gilly so upset with Agnes in the cafeteria?

2. In chapter 2, what does Gilly think her mother's reaction would be if she found out about Gilly's situation at dinner?

3. Why is Gilly plotting something?

4. At the close of Chapter 3, what is Gilly's plan at the close?

5. What do they decide to do after Mr. Randolph refuses to let Mrs. Trotter tell his son he's sick?

(see the answer key)

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