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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. Why did Ellen interview old friends of her family?

2. What does Ellen say is the second most important thing to have in order to cook?

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

4. Why does Ellen think a certain kind of shoe should be outlawed?

5. What was the name of the animal Ellen took to a pet psychic?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ellen feel about the way she looks?

2. How did Ellen feel when she was told it was safer to fly than to cross the street?

3. What kind of plane was Ellen most afraid of using, and why did she have to use it?

4. Why did Ellen decide to see a psychic?

5. What does Ellen say people with depression should do when they wake up?

6. What happened when Ellen was seated behind a nun on a plane?

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

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

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

10. What did Ellen have to explain to others after using the restroom on a plane, and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are some of the pieces of advice Ellen shares in this book, and what message does she send by giving this advice?

Essay Topic 2

How does Ellen go about cooking, and how did this illustrate her success?

Essay Topic 3

What are Ellen's ideas about fame, and why does she feel this way?

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