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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Ruby chosen to work in the Hoover house?
(a) John set it up for her.
(b) She volunteered.
(c) No one else wanted to.
(d) She didn't look like she had the gall to steal anything.

2. How did John Woodrow plan to buy a house?
(a) By building one himself.
(b) By asking Ruby's father for her portion of her inheritance early.
(c) By gambling.
(d) By saving.

3. What does Jack always mess up?
(a) Showing love.
(b) Picking things up at the grocery store.
(c) Saying the right thing.
(d) Gardening.

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

5. What was Jack's father like?
(a) Mean.
(b) Abusive.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Religious.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Jack admire about Ruby?

2. Why did Lonnie ask Burr to marry Tiny Fran?

3. What did John do that was the last straw for Ruby?

4. As a young woman, what was Ruby's most prized possession?

5. Initially, how did Ruby perceive John Woodrow?

(see the answer key)

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