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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nate point out to Ruby about her mother?
(a) That Ruby's mother was worse.
(b) Nothing.
(c) That Ruby's mother did not even provide a good home.
(d) That Ruby stayed with her until the mother left.

2. What photos are on the wall of the apartment where they deliver the duvet cover?
(a) Prints of baseball players.
(b) None.
(c) Several photographs of the same woman.
(d) Photos of many different country scenes.

3. What question does Nate ask Ruby?
(a) What it was like living on her own.
(b) If Ruby loves her mother.
(c) Why their mother left Ruby alone.
(d) What she thinks of Nate.

4. Why did Ruby's mother often use false names?
(a) To keep the children welfare away.
(b) To keep Ruby's father from finding them.
(c) To get the utilities turned on.
(d) To avoid creditors.

5. What does Cora do when Jaime is vocalizing his feelings?
(a) Yells at Ruby at the same time.
(b) Defends Ruby as loudly.
(c) Tries to get Jaime to quiet down.
(d) Steps between Jaime and Ruby and offers her hand to Ruby.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Ruby notice about Nate?

3. Where does Jaime work?

4. How do Ruby and Cora feel about Jaime's Christmas card idea?

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

(see the answer key)

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