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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XLI - L.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What treatment does Dr. Hall give Daisy when he arrives in Chapter XXII?
(a) He bleeds her.
(b) He gives her medicine and waits by her side.
(c) He bathes her in a hot mixture.
(d) He doesn't give her any treatment.

2. Who is Mrs. Jiff?
(a) The tutor at the Hall residence.
(b) The scullery maid.
(c) Ruth's aunt.
(d) The nurse who cares for Ruth.

3. What physical signs of illness does Daisy have in Chapter XXII?
(a) A hot temperature and delirium.
(b) Dark circles around her eyes and mouth.
(c) A rash.
(d) Blistered lips and hands.

4. What does Biddy hide her face with as she runs from the room in Chapter XXXII?
(a) A basket of scones.
(b) A quilt.
(c) Her apron.
(d) Her hands.

5. On what condition do the Halls say they will raise Ruth's daughters?
(a) If Ruth promises to stay away from them.
(b) If Ruth pays half of their expenses.
(c) If Ruth allows them to study abroad.
(d) If Ruth allows Mrs. Hall complete control of their social lives.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Hall believe he knows much more about than Harry does in Chapter XV?

2. What does the Hall's neighbor note about Ruth in Chapter XXIV?

3. What do Ruth's friends laugh about spending $50 on in Chapter XLI?

4. Why isn't Ruth sad to be leaving home in Chapter I?

5. What does Dr. Hall tell his wife that Ruth couldn't care less about?

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