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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what sound does Ruby awaken on Saturday morning?
(a) A backhoe.
(b) A leaf blower.
(c) Music.
(d) A lawn mower.

2. What does Ruby realize the next morning?
(a) Jaime is not speaking to her.
(b) She lost her wallet while drunk.
(c) She loves her life with Cora and Jaime.
(d) She is unhappy at Cora and Jaime's house.

3. What does Cora imply about the incident the day before with Ruby getting drunk?
(a) If it happens again, Ruby has to leave.
(b) It is a pattern that is similar to their mother's habit.
(c) Peyton is not a true friend.
(d) It's better Ruby is not with Marshall.

4. What advice does Ruby give Nate?
(a) To always be cheerful when going through the cafeteria line.
(b) To work hard and go to college to get out of the house.
(c) To ignore Heather.
(d) To work out on weights more.

5. What does Ruby discover Nate did?
(a) Made her a Christmas present.
(b) Quit the swim team.
(c) Bought her a Christmas present.
(d) Left home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Jaime bought for himself, Cora and Ruby?

2. How does Cora explain Jaime's actions?

3. What happened to Ruby's mother?

4. Why does Ruby ride with Nate to school on Monday morning?

5. How does Ruby react to Gervais' comment on the second day?

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