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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Gilly want to be in her mother's old bedroom?
(a) She doesn't like the big window.
(b) She hates canopied beds.
(c) It reminds her of the mother who left her.
(d) It is all pink, with stuffed animals and dolls.

2. How does Gilly react when William Ernest interrupts her visit with her grandmother to tell her he wet himself?
(a) She is understanding and reassures him it is okay.
(b) She tells him big boys don't wet the bed.
(c) She gets angry with him.
(d) She tells him to go back to bed; she'd see to him later.

3. When William Ernest asks if he can visit Gilly, what does Mrs. Trotter say?
(a) They need to give Gilly time to settle in first.
(b) She said, "We'll see."
(c) They would go as soon as possible.
(d) They probably would never go.

4. Why does Mr. Randolph ask Gilly to pick out a wild tie for him?
(a) He wants to look funny.
(b) He thinks the tie will flatter him.
(c) He wants to brighten up his day.
(d) He wants to shock his son into lightening up.

5. What happens when Gilly goes upstairs for the tie?
(a) She steals money from Mrs. Trotter's pocketbook.
(b) She is laughing so hard she trips on the stairs.
(c) She decides to get Mr. Randolph a funny hat too.
(d) She picks out a plain tie figuring Mr. Randolph won't know.

6. What does William Ernest ask Gilly about her new home?
(a) Is there a big house?
(b) Is it far away?
(c) Is it a mansion?
(d) Will she have horses?

7. What does Gilly's and her grandmother do in preparation for Courtney's visit?
(a) They have their three maids clean the house.
(b) All the answers are incorrect.
(c) They go to a hair salon where Gilly gets a rinse and her grandmother gets her hair cut and blown dry.
(d) They have a giant Christmas tree put up and professionally decorated.

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

9. What does Gilly find when she joins her grandmother for lunch?
(a) They are having a picnic outside.
(b) The dining room table is set formally.
(c) They are going to eat in the kitchen.
(d) They are going out to eat.

10. Once in her room, what does Gilly begin to wonder about her mother?
(a) Why her mother left her.
(b) Why her mother left home.
(c) Why her mother didn't care about her or her own mother.
(d) If she really cared about her since she sent her mother to get her.

11. How long is the ride to Gilly's new home?
(a) It takes just over an hour to drive there.
(b) It is two-hour drive.
(c) It takes only a half hour to get there.
(d) It is a six-hour drive.

12. After the Thanksgiving holiday is over, what happens?
(a) All the answers are correct.
(b) Mrs. Trotter starts cleaning up the house.
(c) Gilly and William Ernest return to school.
(d) Mr. Randolph returns to his home.

13. What does Miss Harris tell Gilly when she writes to her?
(a) That the weather has been good.
(b) That she is happy to have a peaceful class now that Gilly is gone.
(c) That she never would have thought she'd miss her, but she does.
(d) That she misses her so much she might transfer to teach at Gilly's new school.

14. What things does Gilly's grandmother suggest for her to do?
(a) Go to a movie or bowling.
(b) Draw or watch television.
(c) Go for a walk or take a nap.
(d) Read or ride a bicycle.

15. In Chapter 11, what does Gilly say to Agnes that even surprises herself?
(a) She admits she enjoyed her Thanksgiving holiday.
(b) She tells Agnes she visited her grandmother over Thanksgiving.
(c) She says it is great to be needed.
(d) Gilly refers to Mrs. Trotter, William Ernest, and Mr. Randolph as her family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Sunday mornings to Gilly?

2. In Chapter 12, what does Gilly promise William Ernest she would do?

3. What does Gilly's grandmother ask about school?

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

5. After Gilly admits to her grandmother that she lied in her letter to her mother, what does she hope the woman would do?

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