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

2. What gives Ruby an indication about how Marshall feels about her discovery?
(a) Ruby's picture lies in a broken frame on the floor.
(b) Marshall laughs.
(c) Marshall says it's about time she knew.
(d) A looks as if he does not care.

3. What does Ruby say is her weakness?
(a) Biology.
(b) Jewelry.
(c) Baking.
(d) Calculus.

4. What does the sweatshirt that Nat gives Ruby say?
(a) Go Rube.
(b) U Swim.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Yes.

5. Where does Olivia work?
(a) Vista Ten.
(b) Movie Row.
(c) Lowery Twelve.
(d) Miracle Nine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ruby learn about her father?

2. What does Ruby discover when she touches Nate?

3. For what does Ruby thank Olivia?

4. What is one thing Ruby concentrates on in December?

5. Who answers the door at Marshall's place?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Cora say in response learning she is still not pregnant, and how does this bring the sisters closer together?

2. What is Ruby's December like?

3. What happens when Ruby gets back to Cora and Jaime's house and is obviously impaired?

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

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

6. Who finds Ruby in the clearing and what does he do and say?

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

8. What does Nate tell Ruby about his mother's new life?

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

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

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