1 Who is telling the story, and where is she now?
Ellen, and she is in prison.
2 Why was Ellen unhappy after Al was born?
Because her parents were interested in him, not her.
3 Why did Ellen’s dolls always get sick and die?
Because in her game all the dolls were boys, like Al, and she wanted Al to die.
4 How old was Ellen when she left home?
She was eighteen.
5 Why was Ellen unhappy with John?
Because John had two other girlfriends, and because
he didn’t have a real job.