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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did John Woodrow call Ruby a profane name?
(a) She wrecked their car.
(b) She made him look bad.
(c) She called him a jerk.
(d) Because she wouldn't ask her father for money.

2. What did Jack admire about Ruby?
(a) Her meaness.
(b) Her hands.
(c) Her ability to overcome her first marriage.
(d) Her hair.

3. What was Jack's mother like?
(a) Tough and strong.
(b) Kind and gentle.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Abusive.

4. When Ruby is in her coffin, what does Jack do?
(a) Hides her ashy fingers.
(b) Knocks over the casket.
(c) Gives her a kiss.
(d) Fixes her make-up.

5. How much older than Ruby was Jack?
(a) One year.
(b) Twenty years.
(c) Fifty years.
(d) They were the same age.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ruby realize a dying person needs?

2. After finally having enough of John, what did Ruby do?

3. What did Ruby do that Jack loved?

4. Who is the narrator of Chapter 2?

5. Why was Ruby chosen to work in the Hoover house?

(see the answer key)

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