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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 262 - 289, Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the final words George says to Ellen as he disappears up the stairway?
(a) That she should call on the boys for help
(b) That the family is nearing bankrupt because of the medical bills
(c) That she should remember that he takes the night shift
(d) That she should remember that she has a duty

2. What is on the shirt Kate wears to the Christmas tree lighting ceremony?
(a) A Christmas tree
(b) Santa
(c) Elves
(d) Reindeer

3. What color is the ribbon Ellen and Kate thread through the wheelchair wheels?
(a) Gold
(b) Red and white
(c) Red and blue
(d) Red

4. When George was talking to Ellen as a child, what does he say "A" is for?
(a) Aaa-aaah-choo
(b) Analysis
(c) Alligator
(d) Apple

5. What are the costumes Brian and Jeff are wearing in the photo Kate has after Teresa leaves?
(a) Dice
(b) Tom and Jerry
(c) Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde
(d) Peanut butter and jelly

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the word Ellen chooses to describe her paternal grandfather?

2. What is Kate's pet name for her husband?

3. Why does Ellen cut the tag out of the dress she buys for Kate?

4. What does Ellen say her mother had nightmares about?

5. What did Mrs. Foburg teach when Ellen was her student?

(see the answer key)

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