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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Dr. Hall meddle in his son's business in Chapter XV?
(a) He orders supplies without Harry's knowledge.
(b) He takes control of the accounts.
(c) He hires a private investigator to bring him information on the company.
(d) He tells Harry's workers to obey his orders, not Harry's.

2. What does Ruth note about hotel life in Chapter XXV?
(a) It is lavish and convenient.
(b) The people and activities are the same year to year.
(c) She meets many interesting people.
(d) It feels very isolated and cold.

3. What is Ruth anxious about in Chapter I?
(a) How she looks.
(b) The weather.
(c) What the future holds.
(d) How her parents-in-law will treat her.

4. What does Ruth feel mocks her when her husband is buried?
(a) Mrs. Hall's inappropriate attire.
(b) His will.
(c) The bright sunny weather.
(d) The natural beauty which surrounds the cemetery.

5. Why do the Halls agree to give Ruth some money in Chapter XXXV?
(a) So that she will leave them alone for good.
(b) Because they believe it is what their son would have wanted.
(c) Because she begs them for some.
(d) So that they will look good at church.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where do Ruth and her daughters move to in Chapter XXXV?

3. What fault does Dr. Hall find in Harry's medical treatment?

4. What does Ruth tease Daisy about when she is on the doorstep in Chapter XVI?

5. What does Dr. Hall request for Tom Develin to send him?

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