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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was Jack's father like?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Mean.
(c) Abusive.
(d) Religious.

3. What is Ruby's dying request?
(a) A cigarette.
(b) A good meal.
(c) A hot shower.
(d) A kiss.

4. What does Jack always mess up?
(a) Gardening.
(b) Showing love.
(c) Saying the right thing.
(d) Picking things up at the grocery store.

5. What does Ruby do for Jack before she dies?
(a) Makes the bed.
(b) Drinks with him.
(c) Fills the deep freezer with food.
(d) Does his laundry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Jack's wife?

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

3. What did Ruby do that Jack loved?

4. Who informed Ruby of John's death?

5. What did Jack admire about Ruby?

(see the answer key)

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