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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ruby point out to Harriett one day?
(a) That she needs to take a day off now and again.
(b) That Reggie works hard and is always cheerful.
(c) That Reggie is a nice fellow.
(d) That Reggie likes Harriett.

2. About what does Cora seem understanding?
(a) Ruby's desire to fit in with her Jackson friends.
(b) Cora does not seem to understand.
(c) Ruby's need to dull the pain.
(d) Ruby's motives for her behavior the day before.

3. What does Cora say she could have done when she left home?
(a) Contacted the authorities.
(b) Worked harder to stay in touch.
(c) Forced their mother into rehab.
(d) Rented an apartment and taken care of Ruby.

4. What does Ruby realize about the ride to school in the morning?
(a) Nate does not really want her to ride with him.
(b) Nate is trying to improve them.
(c) She has begun to like Gervais.
(d) She looks forward to them.

5. How does Cora defend herself about the wedding?
(a) That Ruby was into drugs then.
(b) That Cora told their mother.
(c) That Ruby did not answer Cora's messages.
(d) She does not defend herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Ruby find Roscoe when she hears him barking?

2. Who is Harriett?

3. What did Cora used to do when she still lived with Ruby and their mother?

4. What is Nate doing when Ruby goes to return his sweatshirt?

5. What advice does Ruby give Nate?

(see the answer key)

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