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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 unwashed, unprepared objects in the pantry at the Convent lead the men to believe that the women at the Convent are lazier than the women in Ruby?
(a) China figurines.
(b) Rice bowls.
(c) Canning jars.
(d) Sheep shears.

2. What did the men do together before telling K.D. to get his rifle?
(a) Appeal to the local sheriff for help.
(b) Pray in an Indian sweat lodge.
(c) Send a telegram to the state police.
(d) Eat.

3. Where is Gigi the first time that Mavis sees her?
(a) On television.
(b) In the cellar below the barn.
(c) Sprawled in the yard.
(d) On top of the windmill.

4. Where does Mavis initially plan to go after leaving Newark?
(a) Canada.
(b) California.
(c) FBI Headquarters.
(d) Mexico.

5. Where does Arnette want to go in the coming year?
(a) St. Louis.
(b) Baja California.
(c) College.
(d) The Convent.

Short Answer Questions

1. The town of Ruby is named after whom?

2. How many churches are located within the distance of one mile in Ruby?

3. What does the woman who hires Seneca claim she needs?

4. What does Mavis do upon first seeing Gigi?

5. The story opens with the following words:

Short Essay Questions

1. What causes the men to think that the women at the Convent are perhaps not as hard working as the women in Ruby?

2. Why is Mavis' mother less than supportive when Mavis arrives at her house?

3. When Gigi accepts a ride from Roger Best, what are her plans at that time?

4. Why do the men from Ruby go to the Convent?

5. In addition to being respected as founders of the town of Ruby, what is another way that the Morgan twins have power over the townspeople?

6. Why is the town of Ruby not a place that attracts travelers?

7. Why do some of the residents leave Haven to found the town of Ruby?

8. How does Gigi become stranded at the convent?

9. What means do the Morgan twins use to help their nephew out of trouble when he impregnates Arnette?

10. Why does Mavis become frightened during the interview, and why does she decide to flee?

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