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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What season does the funeral take place in?
(a) Winter.
(b) Spring.
(c) Summer.
(d) Autumn.

3. From what room does Ellen observe her family from?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) The bathroom.
(c) The bedroom.
(d) The dining room.

4. What writing tense does the author use to tell Ellen's story?
(a) Future tense.
(b) Past and the present tense.
(c) Present tense.
(d) Past tense.

5. Why does Ellen's mother's heart stop beating?
(a) She was scared.
(b) She overdosed on pills.
(c) Her heart never stopped beating.
(d) She was stabbed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What well-to-do relative of Ellen's attends the funeral?

2. What does Ellen's father sign over to his relatives?

3. Who is Ellen's friend that attends the funeral?

4. How does Ellen feel about her aunt?

5. What occupation does Aunt Nadine have?

(see the answer key)

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