Gilly Hopkins- Chapter 11

What does the author mean when she writes on page 138 "Dread lay in Gilly's stomach like a dead fish on the beach."

• Gilly is feeling happy about her grandmother returning for her.

• Gilly is so grateful to be going to California.

• Gilly is feeling bad about sending the letter (chapter 7) to Courtney in which she explained what a terrible place Trotter's house was.

• Gilly is angry because her grandmother didn't take her immediately.

Where did Gilly's grandmother live?

• Maryland

• Virginia

• New Jersey

• Florida

On page 139, Mrs. Trotter describes her mashed potatoes saying, "Mine's smooth as ice cream." Her description is an example of what?

• a simile

• a metaphor

• alliteration

• hyperbole

In the first paragraph in page 142 it says, "...no one would sneeze in his direction, if he were walking with her." What does this mean?

• No one would want to be around Trotter.

• Agnes knew better than to sneeze near Gilly.

• Mrs. Ellis wouldn't mess with Mr. Randolph if Gilly was near him.

• No one at school would mess with W.E. if Gilly was walking with him.

Which of the following phrases best shows that Gilly has had a change of heart about her situation.

• Trotter was at the door, opening it before they reached the porch. Gilly went cold.

• Gilly said, "My family's been sick."

  Agnes sneered. "What family? Everyone knows..."

  "My brother," Gilly responded. At this William Ernest raised his head up proudly. "My mother. And my--uncle."

• "Well, she sure got up and hightailed it when I come in and bulldozed poor Gilly clean through the carpet." Trotter snickered.

• But Monday came, and the long holiday weekend was over. Gilly, armed with an absence excuse returned to Mrs.Harris's class.

On page 143, why does the author write that "Gilly's heart gave a little spurt and flopped over like a dud rocket?"

• Gilly could tell something was very wrong when she saw Miss Ellis and Mrs. Trotter.

• Gilly could barely contain her happiness when Miss Ellis came to take her to her grandmother.

• Gilly had a heart condition.

• Gilly knew she was in trouble for stealing Mr.Randolph's money.

Why is Gilly so outraged when Miss Ellis comes to tell her the news that she will no longer have to live with Mrs. Trotter?

• Gilly was planning on taking a trip with Mrs.Trotter and W.E.

• Gilly was getting an award at school.

• She can't believe how long it took Miss Ellis to get her out of there.

• Gilly didn't even know her grandmother. She had asked to be with her mother.

The author writes a simile on page 146: "Miss Ellis was looking at the two of them like a bird watcher onto a rare species." What does this mean?

• Miss Ellis is staring at W.E. and Gilly and the emotional exchange they are having.

• Miss Ellis has a staring problem.

• Miss Ellis is bored and ready to leave.

• Mrs. Trotter told her she better watch out.

True of False: Gilly wants to say goodbye to Miss Harris?

• True

• Flase

If Miss Ellis is pleased with Gilly, as she states on page 147, why is she forcing Gilly to leave?

• She wants to get back at Gilly for all the rotten things she has done to other people.

• She knows Mrs.Trotter is unsafe.

• It's out of her hands. Gilly's mother had the right to say where Gilly was placed.

• Now that Gilly has made a positive change, she wants her to come live with her.