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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gerald call his mother?
(a) Mother.
(b) Monique.
(c) Mommy.
(d) Mom.

2. What does Angel say she never had where she grew up?
(a) Teachers.
(b) Money.
(c) Candy.
(d) Friends.

3. What does Monique tell Gerald to never say?
(a) They should move away from Jordan.
(b) He misses Aunt Queen.
(c) Angel is in trouble.
(d) She is abusive.

4. What color does Gerald see when he wakes up after the fire?
(a) Red.
(b) Black.
(c) White.
(d) Blue.

5. What did Gerald's aunt try to do for Gerald's sister?
(a) Send money for her food.
(b) Pay for her schooling.
(c) Get custody.
(d) Adopt her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who starts the fire in Gerald's house?

2. Why does Gerald break Angel's bed?

3. Who does Gerald talk to first about Angel's fear of Jordan?

4. How does Gerald feel when he learns he has a sister?

5. What is Gerald's surprise birthday gift?

Short Essay Questions

1. What Christmas gift does Jordan give to Angel, and how does she respond?

2. What makes Gerald's mother mad at the beginning of the book?

3. What does Gerald get for his eighth birthday?

4. What fragile item does Gerald compare Angel to, and why?

5. What does Angel tell Gerald after the lap incident?

6. How was Gerald taught to not play with lighters?

7. How did Gerald's house burn down?

8. What happens to Gerald's mother after the house burns down?

9. What does Aunt Queen say to get her electricity turned back on?

10. What is Gerald's surprise birthday gift, and how does he feel about this?

(see the answer keys)

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