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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the only person to die in the town that became Ruby, Oklahoma during a period of two decades?
(a) Steward Morgan.
(b) Ruby Best.
(c) Toni Morrison.
(d) K.D. Morgan.

2. Who stops to ask if Sweetie Fleetwood needs a ride?
(a) A man driving a truck.
(b) Roger Best.
(c) Mavis Albright.
(d) Toni Morrison.

3. Where had most of the residents of Ruby resided prior to starting the town of Ruby?
(a) Fayetteville.
(b) Silver City.
(c) Haven.
(d) Jacksonville.

4. How did Soane and Deek's sons die?
(a) They were killed in the war.
(b) They drowned.
(c) They died in an automobile crash.
(d) They were lynched.

5. Where did the men hold the discussion that determined that they would attack the Convent?
(a) At the community oven.
(b) At the office of the justice of the peace.
(c) At the county courthouse.
(d) At the hotel kitchen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the families who settled Ruby, Oklahoma originally consider for a town name?

2. The story opens with the following words:

3. After Arnette returns from college, what does she refuse to do?

4. What type of law enforcement organization does the town of Ruby have?

5. What does the young man who walks into Anna's store seek?

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