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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Reggie's philosophy about his relationship with Harriet?
(a) She will grow to love him.
(b) She will change her mind.
(c) He will be content with whatever level of friendship Harriet offers.
(d) She is too good for him.

2. About what is Ruby worried one day during a party at their house?
(a) Getting her English project completed.
(b) Talking to strangers.
(c) Nate.
(d) Gervais' ulterior motives.

3. What happens in the evening after Nate had said he was coming over to Ruby's house?
(a) He calls and says he will meet Ruby at the park.
(b) He calls and says he will meet Ruby at the cafe.
(c) He calls and cancels.
(d) He does not appear on time.

4. What does Nate say about one apartment where they drop off a duvet cover?
(a) It has an odd smell.
(b) It's where a dead person was once found.
(c) It's always vacant.
(d) It is where a good friend lives.

5. What is Ruby and Cora's mother made to do?
(a) Go to prison.
(b) Go into rehab.
(c) Do community service.
(d) Stay under house arrest.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what does Cora say she feels guilty?

2. What does Ruby discover about Olivia?

3. Why did Nate leave a root beer bottle cap on the counter in one place?

4. Why does Cora feel judged by Jaime's family?

5. What does Ruby say about herself and Olivia?

Short Essay Questions

1. For what does Ruby thank Olivia and what is Olivia's reply?

2. What does Ruby do with Jamie on Christmas Eve?

3. What does Ruby do in the clearing after Olivia drops her there?

4. What does Gervais want when he comes over to Ruby's house on Christmas?

5. Describe Nate and Ruby's visit to the vacant apartment.

6. What does Ruby learn Harriet has done when Ruby arrives at the kiosk the Friday after Thanksgiving?

7. What is Ruby's weakness and how does Nate distract her from it for awhile?

8. What is worrying Ruby as Valentine's day is approaching?

9. What does Nate bring Ruby and what is his response to her questions?

10. What does Harriet offer Ruby and why does she decline the offer?

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