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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Ruby's upbringing like?
(a) Abusive.
(b) Sheltered, but loving.
(c) She was neglected.
(d) She lived on the streets.

2. How did John Woodrow plan to buy a house?
(a) By building one himself.
(b) By gambling.
(c) By asking Ruby's father for her portion of her inheritance early.
(d) By saving.

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

4. How does Jack react to Ruby's diagnosis?
(a) He is indifferent.
(b) He vows to keep her alive.
(c) He doesn't think she will die.
(d) He accepts that she will die soon.

5. Who is the narrator of Chapter 1?
(a) John Woodrow.
(b) Burr.
(c) Ruby.
(d) Jack.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did John do that was the last straw for Ruby?

2. At the beginning of the story, where has Jack been getting his food from for the past few months?

3. Initially, how did Ruby perceive John Woodrow?

4. Who is the narrator of Chapter 2?

5. Why was Ruby told to clean the Hoover house so thoroughly?

(see the answer key)

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