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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Ellen plan on living with after her stay at Starletta's?
(a) Her grandmother.
(b) Nowhere.
(c) Aunt Nadine.
(d) Aunt Betsy.

2. What hygiene task does Ellen let her new mama perform on her?
(a) Brushing her teeth.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Washing her hair.
(d) Clipping her nails.

3. How does Ellen honor her mother?
(a) Ellen killed her father.
(b) Ellen wore her clothes.
(c) Ellen made a shrine.
(d) Ellen painted a picture.

4. Why doesn't Ellen tell anyone about her problems with her father?
(a) She didn't care about her problems.
(b) She didn't have any problems.
(c) She was worried she'd get in trouble.
(d) She was scared and untrusting.

5. What errand does Ellen enjoy partaking in with her new mama?
(a) Paying the water bill.
(b) Going to the grocery store.
(c) Pumping the gas for the car.
(d) Paying the electric bill.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ellen refuse to play with Starletta's toys?

2. What on Ellen's arm draws attention from her teachers?

3. Why does Ellen's mother's heart stop beating?

4. When Ellen returns to school after the funeral, what does one teacher bluntly ask her?

5. What happens to Ellen's mother's clothes?

(see the answer key)

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