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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what has Ruby not made any progress?
(a) Working on her literature project on the family.
(b) Learning to like Roscoe.
(c) Learning to enjoy riding to school with Nate.
(d) Learning to trust Cora.

2. To what sound does Ruby awaken on Saturday morning?
(a) Music.
(b) A lawn mower.
(c) A backhoe.
(d) A leaf blower.

3. What does Nate say is obvious about Gervais?
(a) That he dislikes Ruby.
(b) That he like Heather a lot more than Ruby.
(c) That he dislikes eveyone, including Nate.
(d) That he likes Ruby.

4. What does Ruby notice about Harriett as Ruby continues to work?
(a) Harriett is seldom able to actually leave the kiosk while Ruby is working.
(b) Harritt knows almost everyone in the mall.
(c) Harriett keeps a written log of all transactions.
(d) Harriett eats her lunch within a few feet of the kiosk every day.

5. What does Cora point out about riding the city bus?
(a) Ruby will have to earn the money for the bus.
(b) Ruby will have to get up very early.
(c) Ruby will have no ride if she misses the bus.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ruby ask of Peyton?

2. Why is there a line stretched across the kitchen?

3. What does Ruby say about Cora's wedding?

4. What does Ruby say about Gervais?

5. Who does Ruby first call at a convenience store after class?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ruby want to do with the money Cora gives her for clothes, and what does she ultimately do?

2. What does Ruby say about Gervais at the beginning of this chapter?

3. What does Ruby notice about Jaime at breakfast the next morning?

4. Who is Marshall and what kind of relationship do Ruby and Marshall have?

5. What happens when Nate takes Ruby back to her former home?

6. What does Ruby think about her mother?

7. What does Ruby learn at the fish store and what fish does Ruby choose?

8. How does Ruby describe Olivia's behavior in literature class?

9. What has Olivia verified and how does she feel about it?

10. Who does Ruby meet in her literature class, and what do the two have in common?

(see the answer keys)

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