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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When is the first time Georgie wants to impress Mrs. Harper?
(a) The prayer meeting.
(b) The final exams.
(c) The track meet.
(d) The choir concert.

2. What does Georgie realize he has in common with Mrs. Harper?
(a) They are both angry.
(b) They both have scars.
(c) They are both lonely.
(d) They both love the garden.

3. Who does Georgie want to share the boys' stories with?
(a) Robin.
(b) His rosebush.
(c) Mrs. Harper.
(d) His mother.

4. What does Georgie learn to do at the end of the book?
(a) Forgive.
(b) Obey.
(c) Cry.
(d) Repent.

5. What does Mr. Collier say children need to learn?
(a) Excitement.
(b) Strength.
(c) Support.
(d) Intelligence.

6. What does Georgie have a talent for?
(a) Music.
(b) Gardening.
(c) All of these.
(d) Interpreting.

7. What does Robin remember Paul doing?
(a) Singing to him.
(b) Reading to him.
(c) Helping him through the garden.
(d) Forcing him to try.

8. What does Mr. Collier write a story about?
(a) Robin.
(b) Georgie.
(c) All of these.
(d) The rosebush.

9. What is Georgie doing when he is hounded to take off his shirt?
(a) Swimming.
(b) Playing soccer.
(c) Gardening.
(d) Running.

10. Who allows Georgie to have a special tutor?
(a) Mary Angela.
(b) Mrs. Harper.
(c) His mother.
(d) Rosita.

11. What do the boys plan with the gift from the Judge?
(a) A sleepover.
(b) A cooking competition.
(c) A movie night.
(d) A fundraiser.

12. What does the Judge send to the boys' school?
(a) Fruit.
(b) A movie screen and projector.
(c) Bags of candy.
(d) Air mattresses.

13. What does Georgie do in secret while watching play rehearsals?
(a) Writes his own play.
(b) Writes some music.
(c) Thinks of his mother.
(d) Memorizes the lines.

14. How does Georgie feel after showing someone his scars?
(a) Sad.
(b) Strange.
(c) Angry.
(d) Lighter.

15. What kind of tone does the book end on?
(a) Sad.
(b) Suspenseful.
(c) Angry.
(d) Hopeful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Georgie not join the drama class?

2. What instrument does Sister play?

3. Who does Georgie say he cannot help hating?

4. What makes Georgie jealous of Paul?

5. Who tells Georgie that he will be able to stay at the school?

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