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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What one materialistic possession is the only thing Ellen really cares about?
2. What room does Ellen stay in at her grandmother's house?
3. What nickname does Ellen give her grandmother?
4. What request does Ellen consider asking her new mama?
5. Who is Roger's mother?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 8, how is the reader once again introduced to the time frame of the novel?
2. Using detail from the text to support your answer, why does Ellen decide to treat Nadine's residence like a hotel?
3. Why is church mandatory for Ellen when she moves in with her new mama?
4. Why didn't Dora want to tell Ellen about Dora and Nadine's usual Christmas ritual?
5. Ellen's grandmother forces Ellen to go to work. Describe Ellen's job duties.
6. What happens to Julia and Roy after Ellen moves out?
7. Ellen had to go to court to decide whose custody Ellen should be in. Describe what happened in court.
8. During Ellen's Christmas stay at Nadine's, what does Ellen hope for?
9. Why do Ellen and Starletta keep a list?
10. In Chapter 10 the reader is introduced to Ellen's naivety. Even though Ellen is wise beyond her years, what does Ellen think about the sharecroppers who work on her grandmother's farm?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The author's use of foreshadowing and flashbacks was prevalent throughout the novel. List 3-5 examples of the author's use of these literary elements and how they were effectively used by the author.
Essay Topic 2
In two instances of the story Ellen describes her Christmas celebrations. Compare and contrast the two occasions using details from the text as an aid.
Essay Topic 3
In class discussion, you learned about the literary elements of a climax. Using these discussions and the text, describe the climax in the story.
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