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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the only member of Starletta's family who can read?
(a) Starletta's dad.
(b) Starletta's mom.
(c) Starletta.
(d) No one.

2. What does Ellen use reading for?
(a) To gain knowledge.
(b) To test her friends.
(c) A way to make people jealous.
(d) An escape from her past life.

3. What is left in Ellen's mailbox each month?
(a) Money.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Bills.
(d) Food.

4. Where does Ellen hide on New Year's Day while she waits for her father and his friends to leave her house?
(a) At Starletta's house.
(b) In the garage.
(c) In the closet.
(d) In the woods.

5. A drive through what part of town is necessary to reach the location where the funeral service is being held?
(a) Farm.
(b) Ritzy.
(c) Business.
(d) 'Colored'.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ellen feel that her mother is better off in the hospital than at home?

2. Who are Rudolph and Ellis?

3. How does Ellen's father die?

4. In order to stay the night at Starletta's house, what lie does Ellen tell Starletta's parents?

5. What does Ellen's father stroke while he is yelling at Ellen and her mother?

(see the answer key)

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