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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. Where does Gerald's aunt live?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Clearfield.
(c) Cheyenne.
(d) Cincinnati.

2. What did Gerald get for his eighth birthday?
(a) Books.
(b) His favorite movie.
(c) A G.I. Joe.
(d) A sweater.

3. Why does the author say Gerald is crying when he is rocked by his aunt?
(a) He is scared.
(b) All of these.
(c) For all of the pain he has endured.
(d) For all of the pain that is yet to come.

4. What does Gerald's aunt promise him on his birthday?
(a) He will not get hurt.
(b) She will make up for the surprise.
(c) He will not have to live with his mother.
(d) She will never die.

5. How many cars crash into the contraption Gerald makes from an old wheelchair?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gerald do when his house catches on fire?

2. Why was Gerald's aunt unable to pay the electric bill?

3. What does Gerald's aunt threaten to get her lights turned back on?

4. What does Gerald's great aunt like to be called?

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

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