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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ellen refer to her large head?
(a) Nice.
(b) Beutiful.
(c) Ugly.
(d) Nearly defective.

2. Where does Ellen tell her father to sleep when he passes out in the bathroom?
(a) In the bathroom.
(b) In his automobile.
(c) In the bed.
(d) Outside.

3. What does Ellen think her father is?
(a) A nice guy.
(b) A hard worker.
(c) A friend.
(d) A mean monster.

4. What name does the well-to-do relative call Ellen's father?
(a) A drunk.
(b) A snob.
(c) A bastard.
(d) A failure.

5. What occupation does Aunt Nadine have?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A funeral director.
(c) A food slicer demonstrator.
(d) A housewife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ellen's family attends a funeral for what character?

2. Who is the main character in the story?

3. Who does Ellen blame for her mother's death?

4. What is Nadine's response to the drive through this part of town?

5. Why does Ellen's mother's heart stop beating?

(see the answer key)

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