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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gilly do before she starts cleaning Mrs. Trotter's chandelier?
(a) She sits with Mrs. Trotter and eats some cookies.
(b) She takes some cookies over to Mr. Randolph.
(c) She eats some cookies with William Ernest.
(d) She invites Agnes in to have some cookies.

2. What happens when Gilly goes to get Mr. Randolph for dinner?
(a) She tells him to get a move on.
(b) She tells him dinner is ready.
(c) She knocks on his door and then runs away as a prank.
(d) She sees the man and runs back home.

3. What does Gilly make for William Ernest?
(a) Paper dolls.
(b) A paper airplane.
(c) A race car.
(d) A kite.

4. What warning does Mrs. Trotter firmly give Gilly after Gilly comments about the TV show William Ernest was watching?
(a) Mrs. Trotter makes it clear that Gilly will watch whatever William Ernest wanted to watch on TV.
(b) Mrs. Trotter makes it clear she will not have Gilly making fun of William Ernest.
(c) Mrs. Trotter warns Gilly not to cross her.
(d) Mrs. Trotter warns Gilly to watch her step.

5. What happens when Maime asks Gilly to help make salad for dinner?
(a) Gilly says, "No."
(b) Gilly just stares at her in distaste.
(c) Gill ignores her and goes outside to play.
(d) Gilly says, "Later."

6. What does Gilly perceive to be her first job with William Ernest?
(a) To tell him to stay out of her way.
(b) To teach him how to fight.
(c) To show him who is the boss.
(d) To improve his taste in TV.

7. What trick did Gilly play at her previous school?
(a) She did great school work, but failed all her tests.
(b) She failed every subject.
(c) She got good grades, then suddenly stopped working.
(d) She got such good grades she started teaching her class.

8. What is written on the note Agnes gives to Gilly when they walk home from school together?
(a) Agnes wants to tell Gilly a secret.
(b) Agnes wants to know when she could talk.
(c) Agnes wants to invite Gilly to a party.
(d) Agnes wants to be penpals with Gilly.

9. Whose photograph does Gilly have in her suitcase?
(a) Her baby photograph.
(b) Her first foster mother's photograph.
(c) Wonder Woman's signed photograph.
(d) Her mother's photograph.

10. What does William Ernest bring to Gilly's room?
(a) His homework.
(b) A plate of cookies and milk.
(c) A sandwich.
(d) A book to read.

11. Why does Gilly refuse an after school snack when Mrs. Trotter offer her one?
(a) Gilly is on a diet.
(b) Gilly doesn't want to be bought with food.
(c) Gilly isn't hungry.
(d) Gilly hates Mrs. Trotter's cooking.

12. What gives Gilly an idea for a prank to play on Miss Harris?
(a) A moment of inspiration when she sees a dead rat.
(b) A TV show about starting a false rumor about someone.
(c) A politician gets fired for telling a racist joke.
(d) A TV sitcom where there is a pretend a secret admirer.

13. Who else does Gilly decide to enlist to help her find more money at Mr. Randolph's house?
(a) William Ernest.
(b) Miss Harris.
(c) Mrs. Trotter.
(d) Mr. Randolph.

14. How many foster homes has Gilly been in during the last three years?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

15. How much total money did Gilly get ?
(a) Forty-four dollars.
(b) Twenty-four dollars.
(c) Sixty-four dollars.
(d) Thirty-four dollars.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Gilly moved from Mrs. Richmond's care?

2. What does Gilly do when the principal offers to help her?

3. What nickname gives Gilly great pride?

4. What does Gilly want to see Miss Harris do before she leaves Mrs. Trotter's home?

5. What does Gilly mean when she says Trotter must think Gilly's "mental"?

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