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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 "The Going".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Gilly plotting something?
(a) She wants to take William Ernest to the zoo.
(b) She wants to go see her mother.
(c) She wants to go to a fair.
(d) She wants to go to Las Vegas.

2. What does Gilly discover about William Ernest?
(a) All answers are correct.
(b) That he was smarter than he looked.
(c) That if he was laughed at he'd shrink back as though preparing for a blow.
(d) That he could figure things out for himelf.

3. What does Gilly teach William Ernest?
(a) How to steal.
(b) How to defend himself.
(c) How to run really fast.
(d) How to play hop-scotch.

4. In Chapter 10, who is at the door?
(a) The doctor.
(b) Agnes.
(c) Gilly's grandmother.
(d) Mr. Randolph's son.

5. Why is Mr. Randolph worried when he gets a spot on his tie?
(a) He only has one tie and it has to be dry cleaned.
(b) He likes to have his clothing impeccably kept.
(c) He doesn't like drawing attention to the fact that he is blind.
(d) He is afraid if his son sees it he'll make Mr. Randolph come move in with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 11, who finally gets through to Gilly when she is so upset?

2. Who is Miss Minnie Applegate?

3. In Chapter 4, what does Gilly offer to do with William Ernest after dinner?

4. At the beginning of Chapter 9, what is the reason for the argument?

5. Just as Mr. Randolph starts feeling a little better, what happens?

(see the answer key)

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