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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dr. Hall request for Tom Develin to send him?
(a) Harry's cufflinks.
(b) Harry's account books.
(c) Harry's wristwatch.
(d) Harry's clothing.

2. Where does Mrs. Jiff spend most of her time?
(a) At the park.
(b) In the laundry room.
(c) In the school room.
(d) In the kitchen.

3. What does Mrs. Hall warn Dr. Hall he should not make fun of her for in Chapter XVIII?
(a) For eating in such small bites.
(b) For her hearty laugh.
(c) For wearing false hair.
(d) For walking with a limp.

4. Why doesn't Ruth tell Harry that his family is mistreating her?
(a) She is afraid of Mrs. Hall's wrath.
(b) She doesn't want to cause more stress.
(c) She doesn't want Harry to have to pick sides.
(d) She is afraid he will side with his family.

5. After Harry's death, what do some gentlemen outside the hotel plan to do for Ruth?
(a) Take up a collection for her.
(b) Find a sitter for her.
(c) Help her with her accounting.
(d) Find her a job.

6. What does Dr. Hall destroy at Harry's home in Chapter XV?
(a) A manuscript.
(b) Newly planted hedges.
(c) A bottle of liquor.
(d) Love letters.

7. 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 she begs them for some.
(c) Because they believe it is what their son would have wanted.
(d) So that they will look good at church.

8. Where do Ruth and her daughters move to in Chapter XXXV?
(a) The Hall's house.
(b) A small cottage in the country.
(c) A boarding house.
(d) A hotel.

9. What does Ruth ask Mr. Herbert for?
(a) A few treats for her children.
(b) Some expired products.
(c) A chance to show her talents.
(d) A sewing job.

10. In Chapter XXIV, how many years have passed since Daisy's death?
(a) Two years.
(b) Six years.
(c) Four years.
(d) Eight years.

11. Where is Ruth staying with her family in Chapter XXIV?
(a) Ocean Downs.
(b) River Bend.
(c) Lake Town.
(d) Beach Cliffe.

12. Which of the following best describes Dr. Hall's personality?
(a) Stubborn.
(b) Ambitious.
(c) Shy.
(d) Cheery.

13. Where did Dr. Hall grow up?
(a) New York.
(b) Maryland.
(c) Vermont.
(d) Connecticut.

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

15. What is the one thing that the Halls agree on completely?
(a) That their son should have at least four children.
(b) That Ruth should be sent away.
(c) That Ruth is a sweet girl after all.
(d) That their son is perfect.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tom Develin comply with Dr. Hall's request in Chapter XXXVII?

2. What does the letter to Dr. Hall from Mr. Ellet in Chapter XXXV say?

3. What do Ruth and Daisy spend much of their time doing in the summer?

4. What physical signs of illness does Daisy have in Chapter XXII?

5. How far from the city is the house that Ruth and Harry buy?

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