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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the first woman Jack ever really loved?
(a) June.
(b) Ruby.
(c) Frances.
(d) Tiny Fran.

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

4. How does Jack feel about Ruby after she has passed?
(a) He is glad she is gone.
(b) He is indifferent.
(c) He loves and misses her.
(d) He doesn't know she's dead.

5. What does Ruby say scares a man?
(a) A sick woman who was once strong.
(b) Having to re-marry.
(c) Spiders.
(d) The thought of cooking for himself.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Jack do with his gun?

3. How does Ruby die?

4. When recalling her diagnosis, what does Ruby think of?

5. How much older than Ruby was Jack?

(see the answer key)

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