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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 does Harriet call her new line of jewelry?
(a) Open Sesame.
(b) KeyChains.
(c) Unlock.
(d) Lock me in.

2. What does Cora say she believed at the time she said it?
(a) That she'd be back for Ruby as soon as she could manage it.
(b) That Ruby would be better in a foster home.
(c) That their mother was getting better.
(d) That their mother would do right by Ruby.

3. What does Ruby witness at Nate's house?
(a) Nate's father throwing bottles of liquor against the garage wall.
(b) Nate's father losing his temper.
(c) Nate's father smashing Nate in the face.
(d) Nate running away from his father.

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

5. What does Ruby try to ask Nate?
(a) About his brother.
(b) About his mother.
(c) About his school absences.
(d) About his situation.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what does Ruby say she is running low?

2. What photos are on the wall of the apartment where they deliver the duvet cover?

3. What does Ruby say she is not like to Olivia?

4. Where does Ruby check on the baking pies?

5. What has Gervais begun to do recently?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Ruby visit Olivia and why is Olivia there?

2. Describe Ruby's confrontation at Marshall's place.

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

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

5. What does Cora learn about her and Ruby's mother?

6. How does Ruby impress Harriett at work?

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

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

9. What does Nate ask Ruby when she returns his sweatshirt and how does she respond?

10. What does Ruby overhear when she goes to the Cross house for the pies?

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