If You Come Softly Quiz

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Why is Miah so frustrated with Peter in the locker room after basketball practice? (from Chapters 1 - 5)

Because Peter keeps talking like he is black, and because he takes his family's monetary advantages for granted.

Because Peter tells everyone that Miah is dating Ellie, which is a secret he promised not to reveal.

Because Peter keeps talking like he is black and makes fun of Miah for being bad at basketball.

Because Peter made fun of Miah for dating Ellie.

Why does Ellie get upset on the way to Miah's house? (from Chapters 16 - 20)

Because Miah tells her they can no longer be together because his father does not approve.

Because Miah tells her about his parents, and Ellie does not like artistic people.

Because Miah tells her about his parents, and Ellie is hurt he did not tell her earlier.

Because Miah tells her they can no longer be together because his mother does not approve.

When Miah and Ellie are sitting on the steps at school together, what does one of their classmates ask them? (from Chapters 11 - 15)

Why Miah is wearing Ellie's Star of David necklace.

Why they are dating when they are not the same ethnicity.

If they want to sign a petition to get rid of the uniforms.

If he can take their picture.

How does Percy commemorate Miah's death? (from Chapters 21 - 26)

By erecting a statue of him dribbling a basketball outside the school.

By hanging a plaque outside the gym that says, "In Memory of Jeremiah Roselind. Somewhere someone will always be calling your name."

By erecting a statue of him and Ellie together outside the gym.

By placing a bench outside the gym that says, "In Memory of Jeremiah Roselind. Somewhere someone will always be calling your name."

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

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

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

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

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