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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the end of Chapt 13, what does Gilly end up doing with the picture of her mother?

3. Why does Gilly pull her mother's picture out from under her T-shirts?

4. What is Mrs. Trotter's reaction when Gilly admits taking money from Mr. Randolph?

5. In Chapter 11, what happens at twelve after nine?

Short Essay Questions

1. The night before Gilly is to leave the Trotter home, what is distressing Gilly the most?

2. How quickly is the move from Mrs. Trotter's to her grandmother's going to take?

3. What kind of tie does Gilly pick out for Mr. Randolph after he gets a spot on his own tie?

4. What happens during the night that both hurts and helps Gilly regarding her move?

5. What is Gilly trying to explain to Miss Ellis about her mother's post card?

6. Why doesn't Mrs. Trotter step in and fight to keep Gilly living with her?

7. Why does Gilly choose her uncle's bedroom over her mother's?

8. What is Gilly trying to teach William Ernest and why?

9. What does Gilly intend to do with all the money she has stolen?

10. What does Gilly's grandmother try to do as she prepares for her daughter's visit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Have the students write an essay about Gilly's tendency to believe she is better than anyone else. Does it go beyond high self-esteem to the point of conceit? What drives her to be better, smarter, stronger, etc.? Is there anything wrong with feeling that way? If so, what?

Essay Topic 2

Have the students write about Gilly's pride that everything she does that was bad. It is normal for a child to act out occasionally, but is Gilly's acting out normal? Why does she act out? What is her reward for being bad? Explain answers.

Essay Topic 3

Explain what Gilly sees about William Ernest that no one else seems to see. Why does Gilly think he's being overprotected? What does she do about it? How does she explain this to Mrs. Trotter?

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