If You Come Softly Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does Miah tell Ellie he dreams of doing? (from Chapters 21 - 26)

Quitting school, running away with Ellie, and starting a life together far away from New York

Writing a book, making a movie, and painting a masterpiece.

Meeting Ellie's parents, asking for her hand in marriage, and starting a family together.

Going pro, making the NBA, getting Most Valuable Player, and having some basketball shoes named after him.

2.

What gesture does Nelia show Ellie when she and Miah first arrive at her home? (from Chapters 21 - 26)

She compliments Ellie's necklace, and asks her about her family.

She gives Ellie a cup of hot chocolate and a cookie.

She gives her a picture of Miah she can carry in her wallet.

She takes Ellie's hand between both her hands and holds it a for a moment.

3.

How does Miah tell Ellie they should think about the people who have problems with their relationship? (from Chapters 16 - 20)

Like bugs, the kind no one likes but cannot get rid of.

Like snow, seems nice at first but always makes a mess.

Like bad weather, or rain, always changing but still constant.

Like trees, the kind that shed messy leaves all over everything.

4.

What does Miah's father say about white people on their drive to East Hampton? (from Chapters 16 - 20)

That they know what everybody else is, but they do not know they are white.

That they are not as bad as Miah thinks.

That they think they can steal all the best movie deals from him just because he is black.

That it is possible to fall in love with them if you try.

5.

What is the significance of Miah's Swiss Army knife? (from Chapters 11 - 15)

His grandmother gave it to him just before he died.

Carlton gave it to before he left for Percy Academy.

His mother gave it to him when he was young, and promised to take him camping with it.

His father gave it to him when he was young, and promised to take him camping with it.

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