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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is so new to Georgie after leaving the grocery store?
(a) All of these.
(b) He has never been excited about anything before.
(c) He has never kept secrets from his mother before.
(d) He has never had a gift before.

2. Why does Georgie's mother not protect him?
(a) He needs to see his place in the world.
(b) He needs to be less of a burden.
(c) He needs to accept that people will knock him around.
(d) He needs to be stronger.

3. How does Georgie feel when he sees his favorite book?
(a) Energized.
(b) Safe.
(c) Bold.
(d) Calm.

4. What did Georgie's new school used to be?
(a) A store.
(b) A factory.
(c) A house.
(d) A college.

5. What grade is Georgie in at the beginning of the book?
(a) 3rd.
(b) 1st.
(c) 2nd.
(d) Kindergarten.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was thrown on Georgie's head when he was a baby?

2. Why does Georgie hate Mrs. Cressman?

3. What does Georgie beg for when he gets out of the hospital?

4. Why does Georgie's mother not stop Steve from abusing her son?

5. What does Georgie want to do with the garden at his new school?

(see the answer key)

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