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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who comes over right away when Ellen tells them her grandmother died?
(a) Betsy.
(b) Nadine.
(c) Starletta.
(d) Her new mama.

2. Who is Julia's husband?
(a) Tom.
(b) Jim.
(c) Bill.
(d) Roy.

3. What irks Nadine and Betsy about their mother's death?
(a) That Ellen killed their mother.
(b) Nothing, they're devasted.
(c) That Ellen will have to live with them.
(d) That it's close to Christmas.

4. Ellen has to go shopping for new clothes. What new item does she treasure the most?
(a) None, she liked the money.
(b) A pink and purple shirt.
(c) A pair of designer jeans.
(d) A beautiful new dress.

5. Who is Roger's mother?
(a) Ellen.
(b) Stella.
(c) Ellen's new mama.
(d) Starletta.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ellen almost forget?

2. Who does Ellen spy on upon her first visit to church?

3. What other activities must Ellen do on Sundays in her new home?

4. Who is Ellen placed to live with?

5. Who is keeping tabs on Ellen and her father for Ellen's grandmother?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ellen feel that Starletta only likes Tom for his money?

2. Why do Ellen and Starletta keep a list?

3. How does Ellen express a lack of belonging throughout Chapters 1-8?

4. In Chapter 8, how is the reader once again introduced to the time frame of the novel?

5. During Ellen's Christmas stay at Nadine's, what does Ellen hope for?

6. Ellen's grandmother forces Ellen to go to work. Describe Ellen's job duties.

7. Why is Ellen worried about her grandmother dying?

8. What are some of the family secrets that Ellen uncovers/discovers while Ellen is living with her grandmother?

9. What is the post-church ritual for Ellen and her new family?

10. What types of new experiences is Ellen exposed to at her stay with Julia and Roy?

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