Setting
Where is Ellens school located?
In the city
How does Ellen describe her father?
An alcoholic
Where did Ellen go when trying to stay away from her dad?
Starletta's house
Who tells the story?
Ellen
Poisonous
Causing or capable of causing death or illness if taken into the body.
Where does Ellen live in the beginning of the book?
She lives in a urban area between the country and the city
Which characteristic pertains to Ellen's father?
A. homophobic B. nice C. racist D. rich
C. racist
What caused Ellens father to die?
Acohol
Whats Ellen's feelings towards her dad?
She thought he was "a mistake for a person"
Euglena
A green single-celled freshwater organism.
What school does Ellen attend?
A Catholic school
What race is Ellens best friend?
Black
What made Ellen's mom die?
She overdosed on her heart medicine while her dad threatened her with a knife
How did Ellen feel about movies?
She didn't like them
Rambles
Talking or writing at lengths in a confused or inconsequential way.
What type of house does Ellen live in with the art teacher?
A farm house
How would you describe Roy and Julia?
A. rude B. aggressive C. modern D. hippies
D. hippies
Who wanted custody of Ellen during her stay with the art teacher?
Ellens grandma
How did Ellen like living with her art teacher?
She felt safe and she liked it.
Embalming
To give a pleasant fragrance to
Where was Ellen foster set?
A. west B. east C. North D. south
D. south
Who was described as a spoiled brat?
Dora
Why was Ellen's grandma distant?
She didn't like Ellen's father
Whats Ellen's aunts view towards Black people?
She doesn't feel safe around them
Snifters
A small quantity of an alcoholic drink