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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 through 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Gerald's surprise birthday gift?
(a) A visit from his mother.
(b) A new school.
(c) A basketball.
(d) A red bike.

2. How does Gerald feel about his surprise birthday present?
(a) He is nervous.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is happy.
(d) He is upset.

3. How does Gerald decide whether or not his mother is serious at the beginning of the book?
(a) He watches her movements.
(b) He studies her face.
(c) He asks her.
(d) He listens to her tone.

4. Why did Gerald's sister not live with her mother most of her life?
(a) She was in protective custody.
(b) Her father refused custody.
(c) Her mother was in jail.
(d) She didn't know who her mother was.

5. What does Gerald's aunt want him to fetch from the garage?
(a) A bike.
(b) A book case.
(c) A sewing machine.
(d) A go cart.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many cars crash into the contraption Gerald makes from an old wheelchair?

2. How does Gerald feel when he is with his great aunt?

3. Who did Gerald's sister live with most of her life?

4. Why does Gerald end up doing what he at first refused to do on his birthday when his mother is there?

5. What does Gerald find in the garage on his birthday?

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