Ella Enchanted | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapters 1-3

1. What gift does the fairy Lucinda give to Ella when she is born? How does the gift backfire?

2. How do Ella's mother and Mandy react to the gift bestowed on baby Ella? Why can't the magic be undone?

3. How does Ella feel when she tries to disobey orders given to her?

4. What happens when Ella tells one of her playmates about her curse?

5. Where does Ella run away to during her mother's funeral? Who does she meet there?

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