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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. What criticism does Mrs. Hall have of Ruth's family in Chapter III?
(a) They are low-class.
(b) They are dysfunctional.
(c) They are unloving.
(d) They are overly proud.

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

3. How long have Dr. and Mrs. Hall been married?
(a) Twenty-seven years.
(b) Thirty years.
(c) Forty years.
(d) Thirty-three years.

4. What is Biddy's surname?
(a) McPherson.
(b) Frederickson.
(c) Jameson.
(d) Anderson.

5. What does Ruth tease Daisy about when she is on the doorstep in Chapter XVI?
(a) Her wide smile.
(b) Her silly laugh.
(c) Her ugly playmate.
(d) Her dirty hands.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ruth holding as she cries over Daisy in Chapter XXIV?

2. What is Daisy waiting on the doorstep for in Chapter XVI?

3. What season is it in Chapter XIX?

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

5. What color is the wreath that Ruth carries on her wedding day?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Biddy? How does she show her devotion to Ruth in Chapter XXXI?

2. Why do the Halls decide to send Ruth some money in Chapter XXXV?

3. Who does Ruth find interesting at Beach Cliff and why?

4. What do the Halls and Ruth's father quarrel over in Chapter XXXIII?

5. In Chapter III, what opinions does Mrs. Hall have of Ruth and her family? How does she treat Ruth?

6. Why is Hyacinth relieved that Ruth has married Harry?

7. What does Ruth observe about hotel life at Beach Cliff in Chapter XXV?

8. Where is Ruth in Chapter XXIV? What does she hold in her hand?

9. Why does Mrs. Hall go to Ruth's house in Chapter XIII?

10. Describe Mrs. Jiff.

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