1. What event does Ella learn that her father will be attending from her magic book? Who is supposed to be at the event, and what does Ella decide to do after reading about her father's plans?

2. What begins to pursue the coach on the journey to the girls' finishing school? How do they escape?

3. What do Hattie and Olive ask Ella for when they realize that she does whatever they ask of her?

4. What difficulties does Ella encounter in her sewing lesson?

5. What happens when Ella tells one of her playmates about her curse?

6. Who does Ella's father introduce her to when she returns to the funeral? What does Ella think of these people?

7. Why does the elves give Ella a piece of Elfian art?

8. How does Ella feel when she tries to disobey orders given to her?

9. How does Ella acquire bread and directions in Chapter 13?

10. What gift does the fairy Lucinda give to Ella when she is born? How does the gift backfire?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Interpret Carson Levine's use of symbolism. What are some examples of symbolism in the novel "Ella Enchanted"? Analyse and interpret the symbols.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss conflict in "Ella Enchanted". Who is in conflict with who or what? How do the conflicts play out in the narrative? Are the conflicts resolved? If so, how?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the motif of deceit. What acts of deceit occur in the novel? Who are deceitful characters? How do they affect the other characters lives? Does truth prevail? Cite examples from the text.

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