If You Come Softly Quiz

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What is the reason Marion gives Ellie for returning to her family after she left? (from Chapters 1 - 5)

She tells Ellie she realized she could not live without the same things she could not live with.

She tells Ellie she missed her father too much, and realized how much she loved him.

She tells Ellie she realized that the only thing she wanted from life was to be a mother.

She tells Ellie she realized she was not strong enough to live on her own.

When Miah expresses his concerns regarding loving a white girl to Carlton, how does Carlton respond? (from Chapters 6 - 10)

He is disgusted and tells Miah it will never work.

He is supportive and thinks it can work, because his parents have an interracial marriage.

He tells him even though his parents have an interracial marriage, he does not think it is a good idea because it is too hard.

He tells Miah it is not that big of a deal, but that he would not date a white girl.

When Marion warns Ellie about skipping class for a boy, why does Ellie ignore her? (from Chapters 16 - 20)

Because she thinks her life is turning around because of Miah.

Because she did not skip class because of Miah.

Because her mother has never known what it is like to be in love.

Because her mother used to skip school to hang out with boys when she was young.

Why does Ellie get upset on the way to Miah's house? (from Chapters 16 - 20)

Because Miah tells her they can no longer be together because his father does not approve.

Because Miah tells her about his parents, and Ellie does not like artistic people.

Because Miah tells her they can no longer be together because his mother does not approve.

Because Miah tells her about his parents, and Ellie is hurt he did not tell her earlier.

Why does Ellie put her Star of David necklace into her mouth while walking? (from Chapters 6 - 10)

She is hungry and needs something to suck on to hold herself over.

She is trying to hide the star in her mouth so no one knows she is Jewish.

She is trying to calm herself down after her unsuccessful phone call with Anne.

She is trying to bite off the star so no one knows she is Jewish.