1. Why is Ruth afraid to tell this story and May's reaction?
(a) She fears Aunt Sid will think her too stupid to be her pen pal.
(b) She fears Aunt Sid will be mad at her for this mistake.
(c) She is embarrassed and does not want anyone to know what she had done.
(d) She fears Aunt Sid will laugh at her.

2. They sleep in late the first morning and spend the day doing what?
(a) Talking.
(b) Watching television and cleaning up the house.
(c) Laying out on the beach.
(d) Going hiking.

3. What does Artie proudly display in the store?
(a) The basketball trophy.
(b) The softball trophy.
(c) The tennis trophy.
(d) The bowling trophy.

4. Ruth is hired to do what for Miss Finch?
(a) Cook for her.
(b) Organize her her books in braille.
(c) Set up books on tape.
(d) Read to her.

5. Ruth believes May is very _________ at this point in her life.
(a) Lonely.
(b) Sad.
(c) Angry.
(d) Worried.

Short Answer Questions

1. One evening around the fourth of July, Daisy takes Ruth to the lake. They steal a boat and paddle out to the middle of the lake where they run into who?

2. Ruth realizes now that people in town must have felt how for her and her family?

3. How many happy memories does Ruth have of her family?

4. What does May not buy Ruth?

5. May shows Ruth how to do what but stops abruptly when Matt walks in and sees them?

(see the answer key)

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