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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the main character in the story?
(a) Ellen.
(b) Starletta.
(c) Dora.
(d) Mavis.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ellen honor her mother?

2. What happens to Ellen when she eats the same thing as her friend's family?

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

4. How does Ellen refer to her large head?

5. What does Ellen's father sign over to his relatives?

(see the answer key)

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