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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What bad habit does Dora have?
(a) Whining.
(b) Peeing her pants.
(c) Picking her nose.
(d) Biting her nails.

3. What type of sickness does Ellen say weakens her mother's heart?
(a) Love.
(b) Diabetes.
(c) Mental.
(d) Hate.

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

5. A drive through what part of town is necessary to reach the location where the funeral service is being held?
(a) Business.
(b) Ritzy.
(c) 'Colored'.
(d) Farm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the outfit Ellen is wearing to the funeral?

2. Who is the main character in the story?

3. What object does Ellen spy in one yard that she would like to have?

4. What is Nadine's response to the drive through this part of town?

5. Why does Ellen feel that her mother is better off in the hospital than at home?

(see the answer key)

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