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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jack react to Ruby's diagnosis?
(a) He doesn't think she will die.
(b) He is indifferent.
(c) He accepts that she will die soon.
(d) He vows to keep her alive.

2. What was the real reason Cecil came to visit?
(a) To tease Jack.
(b) To try to save Ruby's soul.
(c) To get a dinner invitation.
(d) To get Jack to come to church.

3. Why didn't Jack and Ruby adopt any children?
(a) They didn't actually want kids.
(b) They weren't allowed to do so.
(c) They had June in their lives.
(d) They wanted their own.

4. What did Mrs. Hoover tell Tiny Fran to do?
(a) Help Ruby clean.
(b) Sit and rest.
(c) Wash her hair.
(d) Make lunch.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was supposed to watch the mule while Jack and Ruby were away?

2. After Ruby found out her husband was injured, what did Jack offer her?

3. At the end of the story, what does Jack put on for Ruby?

4. When Cecil described hell, what did Jack pretend he thought Cecil was talking about?

5. After emptying the deep freezer, what does Jack eat?

(see the answer key)

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