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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did John Woodrow call Ruby a profane name?
(a) She called him a jerk.
(b) Because she wouldn't ask her father for money.
(c) She wrecked their car.
(d) She made him look bad.

2. Who informed Ruby of John's death?
(a) Jack.
(b) Tiny Fran.
(c) Burr.
(d) A migrant worker.

3. Before John, what was the worst thing to happen to Ruby?
(a) She was raped.
(b) Her grandmother died.
(c) She was kidnapped.
(d) Her father beat her up once.

4. What did Jack do with his gun?
(a) Used it for target practice.
(b) Showed it to little kids.
(c) Killed John.
(d) Nothing.

5. When Ruby is in her coffin, what does Jack do?
(a) Hides her ashy fingers.
(b) Fixes her make-up.
(c) Gives her a kiss.
(d) Knocks over the casket.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Ruby meet John Woodrow?

2. Who is the narrator of Chapter 1?

3. On Ruby's first day of work, what did Tiny Fran do that Ruby found appalling?

4. How did John Woodrow plan to buy a house?

5. What does Ruby do for Jack before she dies?

(see the answer key)

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