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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. What kind of influence does Ellen say she wants to have on her readers?
(a) Strengthening.
(b) Humorous.
(c) Inspiring.
(d) Positive.

2. How was Ellen's brother treated differently than she was?
(a) He was held and cuddled.
(b) His friends were welcomed in the home.
(c) He was allowed to take sports classes.
(d) There were pictures taken of him.

3. Who did Ellen offend when she thought she heard a crash dive on a plane?
(a) The stewardess.
(b) A handsome man.
(c) An old woman.
(d) A nun.

4. What kind of cake did Ellen make for her friend?
(a) Rum cake.
(b) Angel food cake.
(c) Devil's food cake.
(d) Carrot cake.

5. What did Ellen mistake for a crash dive on a plane?
(a) The intercom static.
(b) A rattling drink.
(c) A cell phone ringing.
(d) A bit of turbulence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did one of Ellen's dogs cause big problems at the Iditarod?

2. What does Ellen not like about her baby pictures?

3. How old was Ellen when she moved away from Metairie?

4. What did Ellen's dogs do when she first started training for the Iditarod?

5. What does Ellen say about bathing in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Ellen compare herself to when she need a hobby?

2. What did a pet psychic say about Ellen's bird?

3. Why did Ellen first wish she was a man?

4. How was Ellen told babies were formed?

5. Why did Ellen decide to see a psychic?

6. What happened when Ellen performed in front of some old people?

7. What funny comment does Ellen make about eggs in her cooking chapter?

8. How does Ellen think children would best learn about sex?

9. What does Ellen like to do while she makes French toast?

10. What does Ellen say TV in the 1960s was inspired by, and why?

(see the answer keys)

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