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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 does Ellen say brings out the idiot in people?

2. How many points does a celebrity get for Z in scrabble?

3. What did Ellen say would make all people hop around and scream?

4. How does Ellen describe some of the more unique questions her advice column got?

5. What did Ellen not like about her hospital gown?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ellen say about taxidermy?

2. How is the conversation form set up by Ellen?

3. Why is Chapter 14 left blank?

4. Why is Chapter 13 left blank?

5. Why did the nurses at the ER laugh at Ellen?

6. What is Ellen's biggest fear?

7. What is Ellen's superstition about her ears?

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

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

10. How does Ellen define a celebrity?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are some of the superstitions discussed in this book, and how are they presented? What significance does these have on the tone of the book?

Essay Topic 2

Personal identity is one of the main themes in this book. Where did this theme appear, and how did its inclusion in the novel shape the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

In this book, Ellen presents an interesting and unique philosophy on life. What is this philosophy, and how does this different idealism affect the people around her?

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