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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On Gilly's last night, what does Mrs. Trotter finally admit?
(a) That she is already getting a replacement foster child.
(b) That she is happy Gilly is going.
(c) That she is worried about William Ernest.
(d) That she is really going to miss Gilly.

2. What things does Gilly's grandmother suggest for her to do?
(a) Draw or watch television.
(b) Read or ride a bicycle.
(c) Go for a walk or take a nap.
(d) Go to a movie or bowling.

3. Just as Mr. Randolph starts feeling a little better, what happens?
(a) William Ernest and Gilly get sick.
(b) Mrs. Trotter and William Ernest get sick, too.
(c) They all get sick.
(d) Mrs. Trotter gets sick.

4. What is Gilly wondering as she watches Mrs. Trotter's nervous actions at the table?
(a) If Mrs. Trotter will find a way for her to stay.
(b) If Mrs. Trotter is going to cry.
(c) If Mrs. Trotter knows about the letter Gilly had written.
(d) If Mrs. Trotter is going to miss her.

5. What does Gilly tell William Ernest about school in her December 16 letter?
(a) That she is expected to graduate in two years.
(b) That she is a little slower than the other students.
(c) That she will probably skip to the ninth grade.
(d) That she has tested at a tenth grade level.

6. At the beginning of Chapter 9, what is the reason for the argument?
(a) Mr. Randolph wants to press charges for the stolen money.
(b) William Ernest wants Gilly to leave.
(c) Gilly wants to leave.
(d) Mrs. Trotter doesn't want Gilly taken away.

7. In Chapter 8, what does Gilly plan to do that Sunday after Mrs. Trotter settles town in front of the TV?
(a) Catch a train to California to see her mother.
(b) Catch a bus to California to see her mother.
(c) Catch a plane to go see her mother.
(d) Catch a bus to Florida to see Disney World.

8. When William Ernest asks if he can visit Gilly, what does Mrs. Trotter say?
(a) They would go as soon as possible.
(b) They need to give Gilly time to settle in first.
(c) They probably would never go.
(d) She said, "We'll see."

9. What does William Ernest ask Gilly about her new home?
(a) Is it a mansion?
(b) Is there a big house?
(c) Is it far away?
(d) Will she have horses?

10. What does Mrs. Trotter do to soothe Gilly back to sleep in Chapter 12?
(a) Tickles her.
(b) Orders her to go back to sleep.
(c) Hugs her.
(d) Rubs her back.

11. In the letter, what does Gilly ask William Ernest to tell Mrs. Trotter?
(a) That they have a horse trainer and three maids.
(b) That they have three maids and a cook.
(c) That they have three cooks and a maid.
(d) That they have a horse trainer, three maids, and a cook.

12. What happens when Mrs. Trotter kisses Gilly?
(a) Gilly doesn't wipe off the spot like she once would have.
(b) Gilly kisses Mrs. Trotter back.
(c) Gilly wipes off the stop and says, "Uck!"
(d) Gilly makes a face and pulls away.

13. What happens the week before Thanksgiving?
(a) Gilly gets sick with the flu.
(b) Mrs. Trotter gets sick with the flu.
(c) William Ernest gets sick with the flu.
(d) Mr. Randolph gets sick with the flu.

14. In Chapter 12, what is for dinner?
(a) Crispy fried chicken.
(b) Cherry pie.
(c) All the answers are correct.
(d) Mashed potatoes, green beans.

15. After the Thanksgiving holiday is over, what happens?
(a) Mr. Randolph returns to his home.
(b) Gilly and William Ernest return to school.
(c) Mrs. Trotter starts cleaning up the house.
(d) All the answers are correct.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gilly's grandmother first find out about her?

2. What happens when Gilly goes upstairs for the tie?

3. What does Mrs. Trotter say when she falls on top of Gilly?

4. In Chapter 11, what does Gilly do that she rarely comes close to doing in her life?

5. What does Gilly find when she joins her grandmother for lunch?

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