If You Come Softly Quiz

Print

Word

PDF

Take our free If You Come Softly quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. Take the free quiz now!

Directions: Click on the correct answer.

Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

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

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

2.

Before he knew his father was having an affair, what did Miah not realize about his parents? (from Chapters 6 - 10)

That his mother was also having an affair.

That his mother would run away and leave them.

How much they could hurt each other.

How much his mother loved his father.

3.

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

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

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 is hurt he did not tell her earlier.

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

4.

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

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

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

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.

5.

What does Miah see in Ellie's eyes that makes him want to get to know her? (from Chapters 1 - 5)

He sees beauty and innocence.

He sees something that reminds him of his mother, who he loves very much.

He sees something different that he has never seen in anyone, including himself, before.

He sees something familiar in her, a little bit of himself.

More summaries and resources for teaching or studying If You Come Softly.

Browse all BookRags Study Guides.

Copyrights