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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. Which of Ruth's siblings lives in Brooklyn?
(a) Dee Dee
(b) Janice
(c) Jack
(d) Sam

2. Why does Ruth return to Virginia?
(a) To graduate
(b) To marry
(c) To go to University
(d) To find a job

3. Which of Ruth's friends dies in this chapter?
(a) Doris
(b) Lauren
(c) Frances
(d) Irene

4. What is Rocky's real job?
(a) Barber
(b) Musician
(c) Pimp
(d) Gigolo

5. What does James force his mother to do in this chapter?
(a) Go for a run
(b) Write her will
(c) Buy a car
(d) Play the piano

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Ruth decide to move to in this chapter?

2. What is the name of the man whose father took over the Shilski's store?

3. Who did David become friends with while working on the Wilmington News Journal?

4. Who does Ruth say she missed in this chapter?

5. What does James teach his mother in this chapter?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ruth react to Irene's death?

2. In what way do Ruth and Andrew become more involved in religion in Chapter 23?

3. Describe the time James tried to teach his mother how to drive.

4. How does Ruth's relationship with Andrew affect her family life?

5. Summarize the book.

6. How have Ruth's parents lives changed?

7. How is Delaware different from New York?

8. Describe the wedding James and Ruth attend in this chapter.

9. How does Ruth cope with her abortion?

10. In what way does James think his mother is a success?

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