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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Isabel get the scar on her cheek?
(a) She accidentally burned herself.
(b) She fell on an axe and cut herself.
(c) It was a punishment for fighting her owner when Ruth was sold.
(d) It was a punishment for trying to run away.

2. How did Ruth react to Isabel when Isabel first greeted her after many years apart?
(a) She acted like she did not know Isabel.
(b) She gave her a hug.
(c) She cried.
(d) She laughed.

3. What did Walter and Serafina call Ruth?
(a) Their darling.
(b) Their pride and joy.
(c) Their sunshine.
(d) Their sweet girl.

4. In what way was Ruth different from other children?
(a) She could not talk.
(b) She did not like to play.
(c) She learned things more slowly.
(d) She learned things more quickly.

5. What about Isabel made Widow Hallahan suspicious?
(a) The scar on her cheek.
(b) Her strong hands.
(c) Her accent.
(d) Her free papers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Walter speak loudly to the horses?

2. What caused Ruth's fever?

3. What was Ruth's main responsibility at the laundry?

4. Curzon left his fellow travelers when Ruth was sick; when he returned, what did he bring with him?

5. When Ruth fell ill with a fever, who did Isabel blame?

(see the answer key)

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