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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What entertainment activity does Ellen's father entertain his guests with on New Year's Eve?
(a) He played the guitar for them.
(b) He danced for them.
(c) He beat Ellen.
(d) He fought one of his friends.

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

3. How does Ellen respond to the blunt question asked by a teacher?
(a) She slapped her.
(b) She walked away.
(c) She told her the truth.
(d) She ran and hid in a closet.

4. What method does Ellen consider using to kill someone?
(a) A pillow.
(b) A bottle of pills.
(c) A poisonous spider.
(d) A knife.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes Ellen into town for a new coat?

2. What hygiene task does Ellen let her new mama perform on her?

3. What activity has become an escape for Ellen?

4. What does Bill do to Ellen on New Year's Eve?

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

(see the answer key)

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