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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Ellie attending Percy?
(a) She was unhappy at her old school and is ready for a fresh start.
(b) Her family moved too far away from her old school for her to attend it.
(c) Her public school is not rated well in a New York times article, and her parents can afford a private school.
(d) She had been kicked out of her previous school for poor grades and truancy.

2. How does Ellie feel about being a loner?
(a) At times she wishes she was like other girls but is usually content on her own.
(b) She is always happiest on her own.
(c) She wishes she was like other girls, holding hands.
(d) She does not consider herself a loner.

3. Why does Anne call Ellie?
(a) To invite her to her commitment ceremony with her girlfriend, Stacey.
(b) To invite her to live with her and attend school in California.
(c) To tell her she is coming home for a visit.
(d) That she wants Ellie to visit her in San Francisco.

4. What does Jeremiah realize about the girl he had met that upsets him?
(a) She is white like most of the other students at Percy.
(b) She most likely is not interested in him.
(c) She is too young for him.
(d) She probably already has a boyfriend.

5. How does Jeremiah remember reacting to seeing his father with Lois Ann, prior to knowing about their affair?
(a) He smiled at them.
(b) He was curious about them.
(c) He frowned at them.
(d) He laughed at them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ellie think has happened to Jeremiah, since she has not seen him since that first encounter?

2. How does the warmth of the sun on Jeremiah's skin make him feel?

3. Ellie remembers that Marion often said that all people are equal, as they all do what?

4. Who are the other two Black players on Percy's basketball team?

5. How is Ellie affected by Marion’s leaving?

(see the answer key)

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