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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 compliment did the doctor give Ellen at the ER?

2. Who does Ellen say she blames when tripping on the sidewalk?

3. What did Ellen think when she saw a woman praying for two hours?

4. What subjects does Ellen say cosmetic companies should try their products on?

5. What did Ellen say was happening if her ears were burning?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ellen think cosmetic companies should test their products?

2. How does Ellen say she would run the Academy Awards?

3. What compliment did the doctor at the ER give Ellen, and why was she surprised by this?

4. What is Ellen's biggest fear?

5. What does Ellen say about taxidermy?

6. What does Ellen say celebrities get when they receive collagen treatments?

7. What is Ellen most grateful for in her life?

8. What perks does Ellen say celebrities get while playing Scrabble?

9. What does Ellen do with stray animals?

10. What show did some of Ellen's friends think she could be on with her talent?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are Ellen's memories of her childhood, and what does this reveal about her personality?

Essay Topic 2

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why were they so important to Ellen?

Essay Topic 3

Belonging and security are two themes present in this book. Where do these themes appear, and how was Ellen motivated by them?

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