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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The day after the funeral, where does Ellen prepare to go?
(a) School.
(b) Church.
(c) The mall.
(d) The skating rink.

2. In order to stay the night at Starletta's house, what lie does Ellen tell Starletta's parents?
(a) That she was scared.
(b) That her father was drunk.
(c) That her house burned down.
(d) That she locked herself out.

3. What does Ellen's grandmother vow to Ellen?
(a) That she would kill Ellen.
(b) That she would always take care of Ellen.
(c) That Ellen would have to kill her.
(d) That Ellen would never stop paying for her mother's death.

4. Which character gives Ellen the outfit to wear to the funeral?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Aunt Nadine.
(d) Dora.

5. Who does Ellen spy on during her free time?
(a) Starletta.
(b) Her father.
(c) Mavis.
(d) Her grandmother.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Ellen's grandmother threaten to break Ellen's hands?

3. How does Ellen respond to her grandmother's reply as to why her grandmother hates her?

4. Who is fired from her job as a teacher?

5. Who does Ellen tell the teacher she wants to live with when the teacher asks Ellen to call someone to pick her up?

(see the answer key)

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