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About the Author
Misc
Fill in the Blank
Theme
Characters
100
Who is the author?
Kaye Gibbons
100
How old is Ellen?
11 years old
100
"When I was little I would think of ways to ______ my daddy. (1)"
kill
100
What is the main theme of the book?
abuse
100
Which of Ellen's parents died in the novel? a) Her Father b) Her Mother c) Both
c) Both
200
What year was she born?
1960
200
What is Ellen's hair color in the film?
Brown hair
200
"Get in the ______ and fix me something to eat. (3)"
kitchen
200
What does Ellen have the most trouble with?
Finding somewhere she belongs
200
The teacher's house in which Ellen stays at
The art teacher's house
300
What was Kaye Gibbons first book written?
Ellen Foster
300
Year the book was written
1987
300
"No matter how good it looks to you it is still a _______ biscuit. (32)"
colored
300
what moral or ethical issues does this story raise?
racism towards African Americans
300
The name of Ellen's colored friend
Starletta
400
How many daughters does Kaye Gibbons have?
Three
400
Does Ellen wear baggy clothes?
Yes
400
"I stayed at the ______ teacher's house until it got warm and green outside. (46)"
art
400
What kinds of conflicts does Ellen face?
Dealing with her abusive, alcoholic father and family
400
The substance Ellen's father have an addiction to
Alcohol
500
What disorder does Kaye Gibbons have?
Bipolar Disorder
500
What is the art teacher's name?
Julia
500
Ellen's mother passes away from ______ fever.
rheumatic
500
What does Ellen both succeed and fail at?
succeeded at- getting away from her dad failed at- trying to save her mom
500
What was Ellen's mother sick with?
Rheumatic fever