If You Come Softly Quiz

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What is the reason Marion gives Ellie for returning to her family after she left? (from Chapters 1 - 5)

She tells Ellie she realized she was not strong enough to live on her own.

She tells Ellie she missed her father too much, and realized how much she loved him.

She tells Ellie she realized she could not live without the same things she could not live with.

She tells Ellie she realized that the only thing she wanted from life was to be a mother.

What gesture does Nelia show Ellie when she and Miah first arrive at her home? (from Chapters 21 - 26)

She gives Ellie a cup of hot chocolate and a cookie.

She gives her a picture of Miah she can carry in her wallet.

She compliments Ellie's necklace, and asks her about her family.

She takes Ellie's hand between both her hands and holds it a for a moment.

Why does Ellie think she may have lied to her father? (from Chapters 6 - 10)

Because when he asked, she did not say why she insists on calling her mother Marion.

Because when she told him about Miah, she did not mention he was black.

Because when he asked where she goes after school, she said to Central Park, but did not mention Miah.

Because when he asked about her conversation with Anne, she did not say why she got upset.

When Miah and Ellie are sitting on the steps at school together, what does one of their classmates ask them? (from Chapters 11 - 15)

If he can take their picture.

Why Miah is wearing Ellie's Star of David necklace.

Why they are dating when they are not the same ethnicity.

If they want to sign a petition to get rid of the uniforms.

How does Percy commemorate Miah's death? (from Chapters 21 - 26)

By hanging a plaque outside the gym that says, "In Memory of Jeremiah Roselind. Somewhere someone will always be calling your name."

By erecting a statue of him dribbling a basketball outside the school.

By erecting a statue of him and Ellie together outside the gym.

By placing a bench outside the gym that says, "In Memory of Jeremiah Roselind. Somewhere someone will always be calling your name."