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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ellen's father stroke while he is yelling at Ellen and her mother?
(a) A cat.
(b) A pocketknife.
(c) His arm.
(d) His beard.

2. Why doesn't Ellen tell anyone about her problems with her father?
(a) She didn't have any problems.
(b) She didn't care about her problems.
(c) She was scared and untrusting.
(d) She was worried she'd get in trouble.

3. 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 woods.
(c) In the closet.
(d) In the garage.

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

5. How does Ellen feel about her aunt?
(a) She wanted to be just like her.
(b) She disliked her.
(c) She was indifferent to her.
(d) She loved her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Ellen when she eats the same thing as her friend's family?

2. What incentive does someone offer Ellen when they show up looking for her?

3. Why doesn't Jo Jo have to participate in the after-church activity?

4. What does Ellen do when her mother goes to bed?

5. At the grave site, who does Ellen avoid looking at?

(see the answer key)

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