GERALD
PLOT STRUCTURE
CHARACTERS
ANGEL
MISCELLANEOUS
100

Where does Gerald find a part-time job when he is in high school?

The fried-chicken store around the corner from his apartment

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

Who is the author of Forged by Fire 

Sharon Draper

200

How old is Gerald at the end of the novel?

17

200

What event is the climax of the novel?

Jordan attacks Gerald 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

What does Gerald do to Jordan in the final chapter during their fight?

Grabs him by the leg and trips him to the ground

300

What is one type of conflict Gerald 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

What does Gerald finally call Jordan in the final chapter?

A child molester

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

Name at least 2 of Gerald's friends on his basketball team (Double points if you can name them all)

Andy, Tyrone, B.J. and Rob

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?

Kiara Washington

500
What kind of shoes does Jordan always wear?
cowboy boots
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