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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ellen feel that her mother is better off in the hospital than at home?
(a) At the hospital she can hide.
(b) At the hospital her husband visits her.
(c) At the hospital her family loves her.
(d) At the hospital she is cared for.

2. A drive through what part of town is necessary to reach the location where the funeral service is being held?
(a) Business.
(b) Farm.
(c) 'Colored'.
(d) Ritzy.

3. What does Ellen's father stroke while he is yelling at Ellen and her mother?
(a) His arm.
(b) A cat.
(c) His beard.
(d) A pocketknife.

4. From what room does Ellen observe her family from?
(a) The bedroom.
(b) The kitchen.
(c) The dining room.
(d) The bathroom.

5. In Ellen's new life with her new mama, what runs smoothly?
(a) Her world.
(b) Her mother's heart.
(c) Her horse.
(d) Her car.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ellen feel about her aunt?

2. What name does the well-to-do relative call Ellen's father?

3. How does Ellen describe her family before the funeral?

4. What animal does Ellen hope her pony would scare away?

5. What item spills out of Ellen's mother's purse?

(see the answer key)

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