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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Betsy and Nadine start fighting over their mother's death?
(a) They felt that Ellen killed her.
(b) They fought over clothes.
(c) They fought over money.
(d) They feel they ignored her.

2. Who must Ellen's new mama receive permission from to see if Ellen can stay with her?
(a) Ellen's grandmother.
(b) Ellen's Aunt.
(c) Starletta's family.
(d) County Social Services.

3. Whose behavior is worse since the death of Ellen's mother?
(a) Ellen's father's.
(b) Mavis'.
(c) Ellen's grandmother's.
(d) Ellen's.

4. When Ellen's father dies, what item does Ellen's grandmother burn?
(a) A flag.
(b) Ellen.
(c) His clothes.
(d) A picture.

5. What present does Ellen give to Starletta's family?
(a) A spoon rest.
(b) A fish.
(c) A rooster.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Ellen when she eats the same thing as her friend's family?

2. What request does Ellen consider asking her new mama?

3. Why doesn't Ellen buy Nadine and Dora gifts for Christmas?

4. What is the pony's name that Ellen wants to ride?

5. What well-to-do relative of Ellen's attends the funeral?

(see the answer key)

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