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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two items does Mavis take on her way out of the house late at night?
(a) Sal's rain boots and Frank's car keys.
(b) The family photo album and a rope.
(c) Her umbrella and a book.
(d) Her bankcard and a gun.

2. Why is the friendship between Connie and Soane surprising?
(a) Connie is an extreme racist, and Soane is black.
(b) Connie and Soane competed for the same job at the textile factory.
(c) Connie had an affair with Soane's husband.
(d) Soane often steals money from Connie.

3. Why does Mavis begin walking instead of driving the Cadillac?
(a) She fears the car attracts too much attention.
(b) The road is too narrow for a big car.
(c) The car runs out of gasoline.
(d) The weather is wonderful.

4. The town of Ruby is named after whom?
(a) Ruby Tuesday.
(b) Ruby Best.
(c) The wife of a Comanche Indian chief.
(d) A famous dancer from Norman, Oklahoma.

5. What does Mavis come to believe about her husband's and children's intentions toward her?
(a) She believes they plan to kill her.
(b) She believes they are planning a surprise party.
(c) She believes they plan to collaborate on a book about her life.
(d) She believes they intend to save money to help her retire soon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Instead of being supportive of Mavis's decision, what does Mavis's mother say?

2. The men are from what town?

3. Who did Connie have an affair with?

4. Who welcomes Mavis at the Convent without judging or questioning her?

5. The men who visit the Convent believe that there are none of what type of women in the town of Ruby?

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