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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ellen's grandmother threaten to break Ellen's hands?
(a) Ellen touched her things.
(b) Ellen was cracking her knuckles.
(c) Ellen's grandmother never threatened her.
(d) Ellen stole something.

2. How does Ellen refer to her large head?
(a) Nice.
(b) Beutiful.
(c) Nearly defective.
(d) Ugly.

3. Why does Ellen refuse to play with Starletta's toys?
(a) Starletta was dirty.
(b) Starletta did not have any toys.
(c) Starletta was selfish.
(d) Starletta was mean.

4. When do Dora and Nadine attend church?
(a) Sundays.
(b) Fridays.
(c) On holidays.
(d) Wednesdays.

5. How does Ellen explain the item on her arm?
(a) She fell.
(b) She bought it.
(c) Her father put the squeeze on her.
(d) Her father gave it to her as a present.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ellen placed to live with?

2. Why does Ellen think Starletta likes white boys?

3. What present does Ellen give to Starletta's family?

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

5. In Chapter 11, what truths does Ellen begin to figure out?

(see the answer key)

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