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 two boys, leading to a chase. Ellen bravely confronts the thieves, retrieves the bread, and escapes. Reflecting on her experience, she regains confidence and decides to continue her journey.

Why does Ellen feel strange walking down the street?

• She is walking with a stranger.

• She is wearing a new dress.

• She is carrying a heavy load.

• She is dressed as a boy.

What does Ellen enjoy about wearing breeches?

• They are fashionable.

• They allow her to run freely.

• They are warm.

• They are colorful.

How does Ellen feel when Dicey doesn't recognize her?

• Sad

• Angry

• Confused

• Invisible

What happens to Dicey during the snowball fight?

• She leaves the fight.

• She throws a snowball at Ellen.

• She wins the fight.

• She is pushed against a tree.

What is Ellen's main fear when the boys steal her bread?

• She will be hungry.

• She will be caught by the police.

• Her grandfather's secret will be exposed.

• She will lose her way home.

How do the soldiers react when Ellen asks for help?

• They chase the boys.

• They ignore her.

• They arrest the boys.

• They give her more bread.

What do the boys do with Ellen's bread?

• They return it to her.

• They eat it.

• They throw it in the river.

• They play a game with it.

How does the old woman help Ellen?

• She gives her money.

• She distracts the boys.

• She gives Ellen a broom to fight back.

• She calls the police.

What does Ellen do after retrieving her bread?

• She hides in a shop.

• She runs away quickly.

• She confronts the boys.

• She thanks the old woman.

Where does Ellen hide from her pursuers?

• In a tree

• In a fireplace

• In a barn

• In a cellar