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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Nadine's response to the drive through this part of town?
(a) She did not have a response.
(b) She asks to stop for some coffee.
(c) She rolls up the window.
(d) She locks her doors.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is Ellen's father gone the day after the funeral?

2. What is the weather like at the funeral service?

3. Who is Dora?

4. From what room does Ellen observe her family from?

5. What writing tense does the author use to tell Ellen's story?

(see the answer key)

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