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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What promise does Gerald make to his aunt after an accident?

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

4. What does Angel leave on the steps that angers Jordan?

5. What item of Gerald's is Angel impressed with?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes Gerald think that Jordan is sexually abusing Angel?

2. What is Aunt Queen thinking just before she dies?

3. What kinds of things does Aunt Queen do to make Christmas special?

4. What does Gerald do to improve the wheelchair ramp, and why?

5. Why is Gerald wearing dirty pants at the beginning of the book?

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

7. What happens when Jordan stays home with Angel when she has the chicken pox?

8. When does Gerald hide behind the couch, and why?

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

10. What is Monique most worried about when Aunt Queen dies?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does the title of this theme symbolize, and what does it mean to Gerald and his family by the end of the book?

Essay Topic 2

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

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