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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XXI - XXX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mrs. Leon moved to tears with regret for?
(a) Having not married for love.
(b) Not having more children.
(c) Not becoming a nun.
(d) Not traveling when she had the chance.

2. Who or what do the Hall's blame for Harry's sudden severe illness?
(a) The weather.
(b) Themselves.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Harry's work ethic.

3. What does Miss Skinlin fish for information about in Chapter XXX?
(a) What will become of Ruth and her daughters.
(b) What Mrs. Hall has done to help Ruth.
(c) How Ruth is grieving.
(d) What Ruth plans to do to make a living.

4. How does Dr. Hall claim Ruth has behaved in front of the minister in Chapter XVIII?
(a) Commendably.
(b) Like a commoner.
(c) Like a spoiled child.
(d) In an unladylike way.

5. What is the name of Harry's horse?
(a) Jupiter.
(b) Romeo.
(c) Peter.
(d) Hermes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Jiff spend most of her time?

2. What do the Halls think the Ellet men are avoiding a discussion about in Chapter XXX?

3. Which of the following does NOT describe Mrs. Jiff?

4. In Chapter XXIV, how many years have passed since Daisy's death?

5. What month is it in Chapter XXVI when Ruth and her family linger at the beach resort?

(see the answer key)

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