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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 2, what does Gilly think her mother's reaction would be if she found out about Gilly's situation at dinner?
(a) Her mother will write to Miss Ellis about it.
(b) Her mother will come and get her.
(c) Her mother will make Mrs. Trotter toe the line.
(d) Her mother will send for her.

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

3. How does Gilly get Agnes to participate in her plot?
(a) She bribes her.
(b) She promises to be her friend.
(c) She promises to sit with her at lunch.
(d) She lies to her.

4. Why is Gilly moved from Mrs. Richmond's care?
(a) Mrs. Richmond is having a baby of her own.
(b) Mrs. Richmond died.
(c) Mrs. Richmond is hospitalized for nerves.
(d) Mrs. Richmond moved to Florida.

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

6. Why is Gilly so bothered by Miss Harris?
(a) Gilly doesn't like the way Miss Harris yells at her.
(b) Gilly is not used to being treated like the rest of her classmates.
(c) Gilly thinks Miss Harris gives too much homework.
(d) Gilly doesn't think Miss Harris gives her enough help.

7. What does Gilly do when the principal offers to help her?
(a) Gilly says she's okay and doesn't need help.
(b) Gilly says she certainly doesn't need him.
(c) Gilly says he should worry about the other students, not her.
(d) Gilly laughts at his offer.

8. What does Gilly make for William Ernest?
(a) A race car.
(b) A kite.
(c) A paper airplane.
(d) Paper dolls.

9. How many boys did Gilly fight with at recess?
(a) Four.
(b) Six.
(c) Five.
(d) Ten.

10. In the beginning of Chapter 7, what opportunity pleases Gilly?
(a) She is chosen to play the witch in the Wizard of Oz for their school play.
(b) She is finally leaving Mrs. Trotter's and moving in with her mother.
(c) Mrs. Trotter asks Gilly to watch William Ernest while she takes Mr. Randolph shopping.
(d) There is a movie in town that she has always wanted to see.

11. Who is Galadriel Hopkins?
(a) The main character of the story.
(b) A social worker who places foster children.
(c) The daughter of a deceased movie star.
(d) An orphaned child.

12. What does Mrs. Trotter say about making friends with Gilly?
(a) She never met a kid she couldn't make friends with.
(b) It will take a long time for her and Gilly to become friends.
(c) It didn't matter if she and Gilly are friends as long as Gilly respected her.
(d) Soon Gilly will think of her as more than a friend.

13. Where does Gilly place her bubble gum when asked to remove it from her mouth?
(a) In a piece of paper so she can have it again later.
(b) Under the desk.
(c) In the ash tray.
(d) Under the handle of the car door.

14. What does the principal tell Gilly after dismissing the other students in the fight?
(a) Gilly had better shape up or ship out.
(b) Gilly is not going to be allowed to hurt other people.
(c) Gilly is going to have detention.
(d) Gilly is going to be suspended.

15. Who else does Gilly decide to enlist to help her find more money at Mr. Randolph's house?
(a) Miss Harris.
(b) Mrs. Trotter.
(c) Mr. Randolph.
(d) William Ernest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gilly perceive to be her first job with William Ernest?

2. What does Gilly tell Mrs. Trotter when she asks about Mr. Randolph?

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

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

5. When Mrs. Trotter comes to check on Gilly at Mr. Randolph's house, what does the girl tell her she had found?

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