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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sid came to make amends with May over an argument dealing with what?
(a) May's husband.
(b) Paying the mortgage.
(c) The distribution of their parents' things upon their death.
(d) The raising of May's children.

2. May learned the tragic news on what day?
(a) Her birthday.
(b) The day her sister Marion got married.
(c) Christmas Eve.
(d) The day of their first anniversary.

3. Why did Ruth have to pay special attention in school?
(a) So she could be as smart as her brother.
(b) So she could earn a compliment.
(c) So she could read these letters.
(d) So she could pass tests.

4. While Ruth is working for Miss Finch, she begins to do what?
(a) Blossom into adulthood.
(b) Gain more self-esteem.
(c) Enjoy learning.
(d) Gain respect in school.

5. They would dance among what?
(a) Rose bushes.
(b) The pots and pans.
(c) The piles of dirty clothes.
(d) Mops and brooms.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ruby begin her story?

2. May's main chore as a teenager was what?

3. Due to the amount of teasing Ruth receives at school, what does she do?

4. Ruth relates the story of her mother's life as it was told to her by whom?

5. How did Ruth feel when Jesus did not really make an appearance?

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