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Ellen Foster Quiz

Kaye Gibbons
This Study Guide consists of approximately 82 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Ellen Foster.

Ellen Foster Quiz

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1)

Why does Ellen refuse to play with Starletta's toys? (from Chapter 6)

Starletta did not have any toys.
Starletta was mean.
Starletta was selfish.
Starletta was dirty.
2)

What compliment does Ellen's new mama giver her when they first meet? (from Chapter 15)

She complimented her hair.
She complimented her dress.
She complimented her eyes.
She complimented her determination.
3)

How much money does Ellen offer Starletta's family to let her stay with them? (from Chapter 7)

$1.
$25.
$100.
$10.
4)

What hygiene task does Ellen let her new mama perform on her? (from Chapter 6)

Brushing her teeth.
Nothing.
Clipping her nails.
Washing her hair.
5)

Who does Ellen tell the teacher she wants to live with when the teacher asks Ellen to call someone to pick her up? (from Chapter 7)

Her father.
Aunt Nadine.
Starletta's family.
Aunt Betsy.
6)

Where does someone show up looking for Ellen? (from Chapter 9)

At her foster parents'.
At school.
At her home.
At her grandmother's.
7)

How much money does Ellen offer her new mama to let her stay at her new mama's house? (from Chapter 15)

$0.
$5.
$275.
$160.
8)

At the end of the book, what does Ellen's new mama do with the money Ellen offers to her? (from Chapter 15)

Used it to buy Ellen clothes.
Nothing, Ellen did not give her money.
Hid it in the hall closet.
Used it to pay off Ellen's family.
9)

What gift do Julia and Roy give Ellen for her birthday? (from Chapter 8)

A home to live in.
A pillow.
Money.
Art supplies.
10)

In order to stay the night at Starletta's house, what lie does Ellen tell Starletta's parents? (from Chapter 7)

That her house burned down.
That she was scared.
That she locked herself out.
That her father was drunk.
11)

Whose classroom does Ellen pass on her way to music class? (from Chapter 12)

Stella's.
Roger's.
Dora's.
Starletta's.
12)

Who are Stella, Frances, and Jo Jo? (from Chapter 9)

Ellen's foster sisters.
Ellen's cousins.
Ellen's friends.
Ellen's aunts.
13)

What on Ellen's arm draws attention from her teachers? (from Chapter 7)

A tattoo.
A bruise.
A scratch.
A cast.
14)

Who does Ellen spy on upon her first visit to church? (from Chapter 13)

The 'Foster' family.
Aunt Betsy.
Her boyfriend.
Starletta.
15)

What entertainment activity does Ellen's father entertain his guests with on New Year's Eve? (from Chapter 6)

He fought one of his friends.
He beat Ellen.
He danced for them.
He played the guitar for them.
16)

What does Ellen's grandmother vow to Ellen? (from Chapter 11)

That Ellen would never stop paying for her mother's death.
That Ellen would have to kill her.
That she would kill Ellen.
That she would always take care of Ellen.
17)

Ellen has to go shopping for new clothes. What new item does she treasure the most? (from Chapter 13)

A beautiful new dress.
A pair of designer jeans.
A pink and purple shirt.
None, she liked the money.
18)

Who does Ellen spy on during her free time? (from Chapter 10)

Starletta.
Her father.
Mavis.
Her grandmother.
19)

What is Dora and Nadine's response to Ellen's Christmas gift? (from Chapter 14)

Happiness.
Fake joy.
Anger.
Sorrow.
20)

At the end of the book, what is Ellen most grateful for in her new life with her new mama? (from Chapter 15)

Money.
Someone decent to love her.
Her new clothes.
Food.
21)

What is Starletta fascinated with at Ellen's new home? (from Chapter 8)

The backyard.
The garden.
The kitchen.
The carpet.
22)

What truth does Ellen's grandmother constantly remind Ellen of? (from Chapter 11)

That she had her father's eyes.
That she loved her.
That she was worthless.
That she was adopted.
23)

What is mandatory every Sunday in Ellen's new home? (from Chapter 9)

Nothing.
Sleeping.
Church.
Shopping.
24)

Which character dies at the end of Chapter 11? (from Chapter 11)

Aunt Betsy.
Ellen.
Ellen's grandmother.
Dora.
25)

What activity has become an escape for Ellen? (from Chapter 6)

Reading.
Shopping.
Drinking.
Playing computer games.
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