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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 is one deed the Convent is blamed for that was actually committed by K.D.?
(a) The report to the governor.
(b) The theft of the mine payroll.
(c) The planting of marijuana.
(d) The contamination of the well.

2. Why did the original group traveling to what would become Ruby take some babies from their homes?
(a) The babies were in intolerable circumstances.
(b) The babies' parents sold the babies to the founders.
(c) The founders knew they would need laborers to work in the fields.
(d) They were afraid white people would make them slaves.

3. One day, who arrives at the Convent instead of Deek?
(a) Soane Morgan.
(b) Steward Morgan.
(c) Richard Misner.
(d) Arnette Fleetwood.

4. Where does Connie spend an increasing amount of time?
(a) Deek Morgan's house.
(b) The basement.
(c) The community oven.
(d) The confessional.

5. Who is the man who has secret meetings with Connie?
(a) Frank Albright.
(b) Deek Morgan.
(c) K.D. Morgan.
(d) Richard Misner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Lone when she hears the men talking?

2. What is one possible reason that Menus drinks too much?

3. How old was Connie when the man finally came to her?

4. What does Deek believe concerning the effects of the tea Connie gives Soane?

5. To what institution did the foundation donate the Convent?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do some people believe that Senior Pullman's negative remarks are directed at Richard Misner?

2. Why do many parents of the town instruct their children to stay away from Billie Delia, and is this reputation deserved?

3. What do the women of the Convent do after Connie draws their outlines on the basement floor?

4. How do the women react to Lone's warning that men are coming to harm them?

5. What are some possible reasons for Connie spending so much time in the basement?

6. What were the circumstances surrounding Ruby Best's death?

7. What are some of K.D.'s thoughts about marriage that indicate that he still has an immature or naïve worldview?

8. How do the town of Ruby and the Convent share joint responsibility for the field of marijuana?

9. Why does Mavis buy toys every Christmas?

10. Why does Lone believe that the men of Ruby want to get rid of the women at the Convent?

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