View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, how does Gilly perceive her teacher, Miss Harris?
(a) As a person who is not easily moved to emotion.
(b) As a dangerous obstacle to her goals.
(c) As a meek, quiet woman.
(d) As a woman who is well respected.

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

3. What does Gilly decide about William Ernest after he learns to fly the plane?
(a) That he is more intelligent than he seems.
(b) That he is a goofy kid.
(c) That he is going to be easy to use.
(d) That he is a fast learner.

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

5. What nickname gives Gilly great pride?
(a) The Great Gilly Hopkins.
(b) Gilly the Hillbilly.
(c) Gilly the Terrible.
(d) Gruesome Gilly.

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

7. Who is William Ernest?
(a) A neighbor who visits the Trotter home often.
(b) Maime Trotter's own child.
(c) Maime Trotter's nephew.
(d) Another foster child under Maime Trotter's care.

8. What does Gilly do by the third week in October?
(a) She manages to be sent to a new foster home.
(b) She tricks Miss Harris into thinking she liked her.
(c) She catches up and passes the rest of the students in her classwork.
(d) She joins the girl's basketball team.

9. What happens when Agnes signals Gilly that Mrs. Trotter and Mr. Randolph are home?
(a) Gilly and William Ernest hide in the closet.
(b) Gilly quickly put everything back in place and then drags William Ernest out the back door.
(c) Gilly takes William Ernest to the front door to greet them.
(d) Gilly and William Ernest don't run fast enough and get caught.

10. What does Gilly mean when she says Trotter must think Gilly's "mental"?
(a) That she is crazy.
(b) That she is able to read Mrs. Trotter's mind.
(c) That she has ESP.
(d) That she is "dumb" or "stupid."

11. In Chapter 4, what does Gilly receive in the mail?
(a) A check for lottery winnings.
(b) A letter from her first foster mother.
(c) A letter from her mother.
(d) A postcard from her mother.

12. Why does Gilly refuse an after school snack when Mrs. Trotter offer her one?
(a) Gilly is on a diet.
(b) Gilly isn't hungry.
(c) Gilly doesn't want to be bought with food.
(d) Gilly hates Mrs. Trotter's cooking.

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

14. What does Gilly run away with at recess?
(a) A volleyball.
(b) A basketball.
(c) The teacher's answer sheets.
(d) A football.

15. What is written on the note Agnes gives to Gilly when they walk home from school together?
(a) Agnes wants to know when she could talk.
(b) Agnes wants to tell Gilly a secret.
(c) Agnes wants to invite Gilly to a party.
(d) Agnes wants to be penpals with Gilly.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what does Gilly decide to do with Agnes Stokes?

2. What upsets Gilly on the morning before she is to go for her first day of school?

3. Who is Agnes Stokes?

4. What does Gilly want to see Miss Harris do before she leaves Mrs. Trotter's home?

5. What is Gilly's first impression of Maime Trotter?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 778 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample