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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens at Elsie's funeral?
(a) The man who runs the funeral home needs her help serving.
(b) Jean tries to keep her presence unknown.
(c) The church group sees her at dessert and storms out.
(d) All the above.

2. Who invites Jean to go to the seaside?
(a) Two unmarried women who run a comic shop.
(b) The gypsies.
(c) The family next door.
(d) None of the above.

3. When Jean's mother gets a letter about Jean from the headmistress, what does she do?
(a) Takes her to church to confess her sins.
(b) Laughs and takes Jean to the movies as a treat.
(c) Encourages her to keep it up until the school let Jean stay home.
(d) Grounds Jean for a week.

4. What was in the package that came from Wigan?
(a) None of the above.
(b) Jean's biological parents' information.
(c) Tickets to a cruise.
(d) A letter from Pierre.

5. What does Jean's mother call Jean's romantic love for another woman?
(a) Intentionally mocking her.
(b) Cowardice.
(c) Aping men.
(d) Rebelliousness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jean sew onto her sampler in sewing class?

2. What is Elsie's hobby?

3. What was the Awful Occasion?

4. What gift does Elsie give Jean?

5. Which of the following best characterizes the way Jean sees the past?

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