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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ruby react to Gervais' comment on the second day?
(a) She pretends not to hear him.
(b) She blushes, aware of Nate looking at her.
(c) She stares at him in silence.
(d) She tells him it looks better on her than it would on him.

2. What excuse do the Honeycutts use to check out Ruby's home?
(a) An electrical problem.
(b) Replacing some slats in the porch floor.
(c) A new lampshade.
(d) A plumbing problem.

3. Why does Ruby call Jaime when she gets home?
(a) She cannot find her house key.
(b) The cat is sick.
(c) Roscoe is acting frantic.
(d) She needs to know how to turn on the oven.

4. What does Ruby say she intends to refuse?
(a) To stay with Cora and Jaime.
(b) Cora taking her clothes shopping.
(c) A college scholarship offer.
(d) Nate's offer of a ride to school.

5. What does Ruby notice about Nate?
(a) He is not very good looking.
(b) He is very much the All-American jock type.
(c) He has dyed his hair orange.
(d) He is very popular.

Short Answer Questions

1. What message is Ruby to relay to Jaime?

2. What does Gervais say about Ruby?

3. When does Ruby go to see Marshall?

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

5. Who is Harriett?

(see the answer key)

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