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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, how does Ewan's mother say that Roy broke his arm?
(a) Falling down the stairs.
(b) Trying to jump off the roof of his house.
(c) Falling out of a tree.
(d) Trying to float in the air with balloons tied to his belt.

2. In Chapter 2, what does Gertie have for breakfast?
(a) Oatmeal.
(b) Dry cereal and orange juice.
(c) Twinkie.
(d) Toast and jam.

3. In Chapter 15, what is on a pamphlet that Ella waves at Gertie?
(a) Dirty beaches.
(b) Oil rigs emitting pollution.
(c) Oil rig with an X.
(d) Dying sea life.

4. In Chapter 16, what job does Gertie want her father to take?
(a) Truck driver.
(b) Janitor.
(c) Electrician.
(d) Maintenance man.

5. In Chapter 10, what is Mrs. Spivey's job?
(a) Psychologist.
(b) Environmental lobbyist.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Journalist.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what type of vehicle does Aunt Rae drive?

2. In Chapter 15, what are most fifth graders doing when Gertie and Junior arrive at school?

3. In Chapter 10, who begins applauding after Gertie's speech and starts others clapping?

4. In Chapter 14, what is the name of Mary Sue's housekeeper?

5. In Chapter 10, what is the bus driver chewing on when Gertie gets on the bus?

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