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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When they had lunch in the Pitt's house, what did the migrant workers do?
(a) Stayed for dinner afterward.
(b) Cleaned up after themselves.
(c) Made a mess, broke all the dishes, and stopped up the sink.
(d) Thanked Mrs. Pitt.

2. What does Ruby realize a dying person needs?
(a) To be held and confronted with reality, not empty consolation.
(b) To be told everything is going to be ok.
(c) Fun.
(d) Lots of food.

3. What does Ruby wish she could change?
(a) Her diagnosis and the way she handled Jack that day.
(b) Her name.
(c) Her whole life.
(d) Her marriage.

4. Before John, what was the worst thing to happen to Ruby?
(a) Her grandmother died.
(b) Her father beat her up once.
(c) She was kidnapped.
(d) She was raped.

5. What happened on John and Ruby's wedding night?
(a) They got in a car wreck.
(b) Ruby left John.
(c) They had a romantic evening.
(d) John ripped Ruby's clothing, pawed at her, and hurt her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Initially, how did Ruby perceive John Woodrow?

2. How does Ruby die?

3. Who is Jack's wife?

4. What did Jack's mother never do?

5. Why did John Woodrow call Ruby a profane name?

(see the answer key)

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