The Great Gilly Hopkins Chapters 13-15

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What does quavering mean?

Back

shaking or trembling

Front

How does Gilly deal with her fear and disappointment?

Back

She excuses herself to the bathroom and tries to throw up, considers running away back to Trotter's, and calls Trotter and begs her to let her come home.

Front

Why is Gilly stunned and upset at the airport?

Back

Courtney looks nothing like her picture, Nonnie sent Courtney the money to fly home to see her, and Courtney only plans to stay for two days.

Front

What does Gilly write to W.E. about?

Back

The horses they own and how she helps take care of them.

Front

What does Gilly ask her grandmother for?

Back

Nothing.

Front

What is the significance of Gilly's relationship with Trotter?

Back

Trotter represents a sense of stability and care that Gilly struggles to accept.

Front

How does Gilly's perception of family change throughout the story?

Back

Gilly learns to appreciate the different forms of family and support beyond her biological relatives.

Front

What role does Gilly's grandmother play in her life?

Back

Gilly's grandmother represents a connection to her past and a source of conflict in Gilly's identity.

Front

What does Gilly's behavior at the airport reveal about her character?

Back

It shows her vulnerability and the deep-seated issues she has with trust and belonging.

Front

How does Gilly's writing serve as a coping mechanism?

Back

Writing allows Gilly to express her feelings and process her experiences.