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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the narrator of Chapter 2?
(a) Jack.
(b) June.
(c) Ruby.
(d) Burr.

2. What did Jack's mother never do?
(a) Work.
(b) Sing.
(c) Dance.
(d) Bake pies.

3. What did John do that was the last straw for Ruby?
(a) Gambled.
(b) Beat her.
(c) Cheated.
(d) Lied.

4. How does Ruby react to Jack's thoughts on her diagnosis?
(a) She cries and yells at him.
(b) She is indifferent.
(c) She leaves the room.
(d) She laughs.

5. What does Ruby do for Jack before she dies?
(a) Makes the bed.
(b) Drinks with him.
(c) Does his laundry.
(d) Fills the deep freezer with food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jack always mess up?

2. Who hated Ruby?

3. What was Jack's mother like?

4. What does Ruby realize a dying person needs?

5. What was Ruby's upbringing like?

(see the answer key)

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