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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Where does Ruby go after the convenience store?
(a) Her old home.
(b) Nate's house.
(c) The library.
(d) The track.

5. Why does Ruby ride with Nate to school on Monday morning?
(a) She wants to get to know him.
(b) She feels sorry for him.
(c) She decides she likes him well enough.
(d) She oversleeps and misses the bus.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Cora give Ruby two hundred dollars?

3. What plans does Ruby say have changed?

4. Why can't Peyton do what Ruby asks of her?

5. What does Cora promise Ruby when Cora leaves home?

(see the answer key)

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