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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What thought does Hyacinth have as he watches his mourning sister?
(a) That she should control herself.
(b) That she is unlucky.
(c) That she should fix her hair.
(d) That she should be happy now.

2. Why isn't Ruth sad to be leaving home in Chapter I?
(a) She is excited about her new home.
(b) She had an unhappy childhood.
(c) Her home was very boring.
(d) She knows she will return soon.

3. Why is Ruth's brother particularly glad she has married?
(a) He knows the groom personally.
(b) He knows she is happy.
(c) Her family will no longer have to support her financially.
(d) She will move out and he will get her room.

4. What does Mrs. Hall tell Ruth about after she has given birth?
(a) That her baby is beautiful.
(b) That she screamed so loudly it woke the neighbors.
(c) That she was brave and should be proud of herself.
(d) How many women die after childbirth.

5. What is the name of Harry's horse?
(a) Jupiter.
(b) Romeo.
(c) Peter.
(d) Hermes.

6. Which religious order do the Halls follow?
(a) Calvinism.
(b) Adventism.
(c) Pentecostalism.
(d) Zionism.

7. What is Mrs. Leon moved to tears with regret for?
(a) Not becoming a nun.
(b) Having not married for love.
(c) Not having more children.
(d) Not traveling when she had the chance.

8. What insect does Daisy amuse herself with in Chapter XVI?
(a) A ladybug.
(b) A caterpillar.
(c) A firefly.
(d) A butterfly.

9. How far from the city is the house that Ruth and Harry buy?
(a) Two miles.
(b) Five miles.
(c) Half a mile.
(d) Seven miles.

10. What is ailing Ruth in Chapter XXXIV?
(a) Dizziness.
(b) A sore throat.
(c) A cough.
(d) A headache.

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

12. What does Dr. Hall send to treat Daisy with in Chapter XX?
(a) A hot drink.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A stuffed toy.
(d) A bottle of medicine.

13. What does Daisy warm for her father by the fire?
(a) His gloves.
(b) His socks.
(c) His coat.
(d) His boots.

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

15. Which of the following does NOT describe Mrs. Jiff?
(a) Rude.
(b) Obese.
(c) Loud.
(d) Kind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Ruth and Daisy have a shared love for?

2. How does Biddy show devotion to Ruth and her family in Chapter XXXII?

3. Who is Dr. and Mrs. Hall's neighbor?

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

5. What does Dr. Hall believe he knows much more about than Harry does in Chapter XV?

(see the answer keys)

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