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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color is the outfit Ellen is wearing to the funeral?
(a) Blue-checked.
(b) Red plaid.
(c) Red-checked.
(d) Blue plaid.

2. How does Ellen's father die?
(a) Alcoholism.
(b) Suicide.
(c) Natural Causes.
(d) Murder.

3. What does Ellen do when her mother goes to bed?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Cried.
(c) Went to bed with her.
(d) Called the police.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Ellen blame for her mother's death?

2. What does Ellen think her father is?

3. What item spills out of Ellen's mother's purse?

4. What is the pony's name that Ellen wants to ride?

5. Who is the main character in the story?

(see the answer key)

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