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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Jack when his mother died?
(a) Seven.
(b) Thirty.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Six.

2. Why did John Woodrow call Ruby a profane name?
(a) She wrecked their car.
(b) She made him look bad.
(c) Because she wouldn't ask her father for money.
(d) She called him a jerk.

3. Who hated Ruby?
(a) Burr.
(b) Tiny Fran.
(c) June.
(d) Jack.

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

5. What did Jack admire about Ruby?
(a) Her ability to overcome her first marriage.
(b) Her hair.
(c) Her hands.
(d) Her meaness.

Short Answer Questions

1. When they first met, what did Jack tell Ruby about her husband?

2. Who is the first woman Jack ever really loved?

3. What was Ruby's upbringing like?

4. Initially, how did Ruby perceive John Woodrow?

5. What did Ruby do that Jack loved?

(see the answer key)

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