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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 did Deek buy when he first came to Connie?
(a) Peppers.
(b) Wine.
(c) Religious artifacts.
(d) Papal indulgences.

2. What was the occupation of the woman who took care of Lone after Lone's mother died?
(a) MIdwife.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Textile worker.
(d) Baker.

3. Why did Pallas flee from her boyfriend and her mother?
(a) She did not flee; she got lost.
(b) She discovered that the two were involved in a crime ring.
(c) She discovered that they were having an affair.
(d) She believed they were going to kill her.

4. How does Lone feel about the young couples' tendency to go to hospitals to deliver their babies?
(a) Indifferent so long as she receives her tax refund on time.
(b) Rejected.
(c) Elated.
(d) Relieved that they are finally taking medical care seriously.

5. What was Lone gathering when she overheard the men plotting?
(a) Herbs.
(b) Sheep.
(c) Chickens.
(d) Cattle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two Convent women have a physical altercation?

2. Who is the man who has secret meetings with Connie?

3. What does Deek do immediately upon arriving at the Convent?

4. What does Lone do after hearing the men plotting?

5. Richard thinks that the older men of Ruby constantly tell stories of ancestor's efforts to found a town but never tell of what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was Pallas Truelove's situation before she arrived at the Convent?

3. What do Arnette and Soane have in common in terms of being parents?

4. What is Richard Misner angry about?

5. What sort of prejudice does Patricia witness in Ruby?

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

7. What sort of dilemma does Billie face in her romantic life?

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

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

10. How has Patricia's genealogy project turned into a way for her to express her negative view of the people of Ruby?

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