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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was Jack's mother like?
(a) Tough and strong.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Kind and gentle.
(d) Abusive.

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

4. What was Ruby's upbringing like?
(a) Abusive.
(b) Sheltered, but loving.
(c) She was neglected.
(d) She lived on the streets.

5. Why didn't Jack and Ruby adopt any children?
(a) They wanted their own.
(b) They weren't allowed to do so.
(c) They had June in their lives.
(d) They didn't actually want kids.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ruby refused to nurse John Woodrow, but who did she say she would if she needed to?

2. What did Ruby have to teach herself to do?

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

4. Why did Ruby think that she and Jack could not have children?

5. What does Ruby say scares a man?

(see the answer key)

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