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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What did John do that was the last straw for Ruby?
(a) Gambled.
(b) Beat her.
(c) Cheated.
(d) Lied.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happened on John and Ruby's wedding night?

3. How old was Jack when his mother died?

4. How does Ruby react to Jack's thoughts on her diagnosis?

5. Who is Jack's wife?

(see the answer key)

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