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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Initially, how did Ruby perceive John Woodrow?
(a) Old and decrepit.
(b) Handsome and romantic, like a movie star.
(c) Lazy.
(d) Shady.

2. What did Ruby think of when Jack shot his gun?
(a) John Woodrow.
(b) Murderers.
(c) June.
(d) Tiny Fran.

3. Why was Ruby told to clean the Hoover house so thoroughly?
(a) In preparation for Tiny Fran's wedding.
(b) It was filthy.
(c) The governor was coming to dinner.
(d) Mrs. Hoover was anal retentive.

4. On Ruby's first day of work, what did Tiny Fran do that Ruby found appalling?
(a) Vomited on the floor.
(b) Left the house.
(c) Slapped her mother.
(d) Helped Ruby clean.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gave Jack a gun?

2. How does Jack feel about Ruby after she has passed?

3. What does Ruby wish she could change?

4. What does Jack think of Ruby's dying request?

5. What was Jack's mother like?

(see the answer key)

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