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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Ellen spy on upon her first visit to church?
(a) Her boyfriend.
(b) Aunt Betsy.
(c) Starletta.
(d) The 'Foster' family.

2. Where does someone show up looking for Ellen?
(a) At school.
(b) At her foster parents'.
(c) At her home.
(d) At her grandmother's.

3. What does Stella do in the back of the bus?
(a) Stella didn't ride the bus.
(b) Smoke.
(c) Draw.
(d) Fool around with boys.

4. What gift do Julia and Roy give Ellen for her birthday?
(a) Art supplies.
(b) A pillow.
(c) A home to live in.
(d) Money.

5. What one materialistic possession is the only thing Ellen really cares about?
(a) Clothes.
(b) Money.
(c) Jewels.
(d) Cars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ellen end up giving Nadine and Dora for Christmas?

2. Who agrees to let Ellen live with them temporarily?

3. Who has a crush on Tom?

4. What does Ellen discover in Dora's underwear drawer?

5. Ellen has to go shopping for new clothes. What new item does she treasure the most?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ellen express a lack of belonging throughout Chapters 1-8?

2. Why didn't Dora want to tell Ellen about Dora and Nadine's usual Christmas ritual?

3. Ellen's grandmother forces Ellen to go to work. Describe Ellen's job duties.

4. Why does Ellen begin signing her papers with the last name Foster?

5. Why do Ellen and Starletta keep a list?

6. Using details from the text, describe how Ellen spends her time at Nadine's house.

7. Using detail from the text to support your answer, why does Ellen decide to treat Nadine's residence like a hotel?

8. Why is church mandatory for Ellen when she moves in with her new mama?

9. Using details from the text, describe Ellen's shopping system.

10. How does Ellen celebrate her 11th birthday?

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