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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Ellen's brother treated differently than she was?
(a) He was held and cuddled.
(b) There were pictures taken of him.
(c) His friends were welcomed in the home.
(d) He was allowed to take sports classes.

2. What did Ellen's friend's nickname used to be?
(a) Large Marge.
(b) Fatty Patty.
(c) Miss Much.
(d) Hail Mary.

3. What kind of influence does Ellen say she wants to have on her readers?
(a) Strengthening.
(b) Inspiring.
(c) Humorous.
(d) Positive.

4. Why did one of Ellen's dogs cause big problems at the Iditarod?
(a) She was in heat.
(b) She had been shaved.
(c) She was too little.
(d) She was scared of the other dogs.

5. How many dogs did Ellen have?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many dogs did other racers have?

2. What amazes Ellen about some people's childhoods?

3. Who did Ellen offend when she thought she heard a crash dive on a plane?

4. Why did Ellen interview old friends of her family?

5. How did Selma describe Ellen as a child?

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