GERALD
PLOT STRUCTURE
CHARACTERS
ANGEL
MISCELLANEOUS
100
How old was Gerald at the beginning of the book?
3
100
Where is the story set?
Cincinnati
100
What is the name of the cat?
Tiger
100
When Angel first visits Aunt Queen, why won't she take her tights off?
She's hiding the bruises.
100
What dish is Aunt Queen and Gerald famous for cooking?
scramburgers
200
What color is the bike Aunt Queen gave Gerald for his 9th birthday?
red
200
What event is the climax of the novel?
Jordan attacks Angel and the apartment is on fire
200
Who is Gerald and Angel's mother?
Monique
200
What illness does Angel have when Gerald catches Jordan molesting her?
chicken pox
200
True or False. Jordan is Angel's real father.
false
300
When Gerald was a child, what was his favorite toy?
GI Joe
300
What is one type of conflict Gerlad experiences in the novel?
man vs. man or man vs. himself
300
Who helps Gerald go to the police when he finds Jordan molesting Angel?
Mr. Washington
300
What is Angel's hobby?
dancing
300
Double Jeopardy! What does "rehabilitate" mean?
to make better
400
When the fire starts in the apartment, where does Gerald hide?
behind the sofa
400
Who is the protagonist in the novel? Antagonist?
protagonist = Gerald antagonist = Jordan
400
Who dies in the car crash?
Rob Washington
400
Double Jeopardy! What was Angel cooking on the stove when the fire started?
hot dogs
400
What item was stolen from the apartment causing Jordan to become angry and hit Monique and Gerald?
air conditioner
500
What does Gerald call the flame in the cigarette lighter?
tiny fire dancer
500
What is one possible theme of this novel?
answers may vary
500
Who is driving the car that crashes and explodes?
Andy
500
Who is Angel's best friend?
Kiera Washington
500
What kind of shoes does Jordan always wear?
cowboy boots
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