Ellen's Journey and Challenges

Ellen, disguised as a boy, navigates the streets feeling invisible. She witnesses a snowball fight and later has her bread stolen by the Brinkerhoff boys. Ellen bravely chases them, retrieves the bread, and escapes. Reflecting on her journey, she gains confidence and decides to continue her mission.

Why does Ellen feel strange walking down the street?

• She is dressed as a boy.

• She is walking with a stranger.

• She is carrying a heavy load.

• She is wearing a new dress.

What does Ellen enjoy about wearing breeches?

• They are fashionable.

• They are colorful.

• They are warm.

• They allow her to move freely.

What does Ellen realize during the snowball fight?

• The snow is melting.

• The boys are friendly.

• Dicey doesn't recognize her.

• Dicey recognizes her.

How does Ellen feel about Dicey's reaction?

• Happy

• Angry

• Relieved

• Confused

What causes Ellen to panic?

• She is recognized.

• Her bread is stolen.

• She loses her way.

• She falls down.

Why is Ellen worried about the bread being torn?

• It is her lunch.

• It contains a secret message.

• It is a gift.

• It is expensive.

What is the soldiers' reaction when Ellen asks for help?

• They give her new bread.

• They laugh at her.

• They ignore her.

• They chase the boys.

What do the Brinkerhoff boys do with Ellen's bread?

• They hide it.

• They play with it.

• They return it.

• They eat it.

How does the old woman help Ellen?

• She gives her money.

• She distracts the boys.

• She gives her a broom.

• She calls the police.

What does Ellen do after retrieving the bread?

• She gives it to the old woman.

• She hides it.

• She eats it.

• She runs away.