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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. At the beginning of Chapter 9, what is the reason for the argument?
(a) Gilly wants to leave.
(b) Mrs. Trotter doesn't want Gilly taken away.
(c) William Ernest wants Gilly to leave.
(d) Mr. Randolph wants to press charges for the stolen money.

2. Who is Miss Harris?
(a) The teacher of the fifth grade class Gilly will be in.
(b) The teacher of the sixth grade class Gilly will be in.
(c) The teacher Gilly had at her former school.
(d) The principal of Gilly's new school.

3. What does Gilly perceive to be her first job with William Ernest?
(a) To teach him how to fight.
(b) To show him who is the boss.
(c) To improve his taste in TV.
(d) To tell him to stay out of her way.

4. What happens when Gilly tells William Ernest he is going to have to stand on her shoulders while she stands on the back of a chair?
(a) He wants to let Agnes climb up.
(b) He runs away in fear.
(c) He wants to wait for Mrs. Trotter.
(d) He suggests Gilly stand on his shoulders.

5. Before Gilly drops off to sleep her first night with Mrs. Trotter, what does she decide to do?
(a) To play a bunch of tricks on Mrs. Trotter.
(b) To make the best of her new surroundings.
(c) To find her mother, write to her, and tell her to come get her.
(d) To mess with William Ernest's head.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mr. Randolph worried when he gets a spot on his tie?

2. What does Gilly's grandmother promise before she leaves?

3. In Chapter 12, who cries while they are at the table?

4. Who does Gilly walk home after they are finished flying the plane?

5. In Chapter 11, what happens when Gilly gets home from school?

(see the answer key)

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