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1. Who is the narrator of Chapter 1?

Jack.

2. At the beginning of the story, where has Jack been getting his food from for the past few months?

The deep freezer.

3. Who is Jack's wife?

Ruby.

4. How does Ruby die?

Lung cancer.

5. What is Ruby's bad habit?

Smoking.

6. When Ruby is in her coffin, what does Jack do?

Hides her ashy fingers.

7. What is Ruby's dying request?

A cigarette.

8. What does Jack think of Ruby's dying request?

It is selfish.

9. How does Jack feel about Ruby after she has passed?

He loves and misses her.

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