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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ellen think her father is?
(a) A hard worker.
(b) A nice guy.
(c) A friend.
(d) A mean monster.

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

3. What activity has become an escape for Ellen?
(a) Shopping.
(b) Reading.
(c) Playing computer games.
(d) Drinking.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only member of Starletta's family who can read?

2. What has Ellen's mother's absence forced Ellen to obtain for herself?

3. What does Ellen contemplate before leaving the bathroom to give everyone something to talk about?

4. Whom must Ellen share the pony with?

5. Who is the main character in the story?

(see the answer key)

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