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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 do Ruth and Harry name their first child?
(a) Violet.
(b) Rose.
(c) Daisy.
(d) Lilac.

2. Why is Ruth's brother particularly glad she has married?
(a) He knows she is happy.
(b) She will move out and he will get her room.
(c) Her family will no longer have to support her financially.
(d) He knows the groom personally.

3. Why doesn't Ruth tell Harry that his family is mistreating her?
(a) She is afraid of Mrs. Hall's wrath.
(b) She doesn't want to cause more stress.
(c) She is afraid he will side with his family.
(d) She doesn't want Harry to have to pick sides.

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

5. What fault does Dr. Hall find in Harry's medical treatment?
(a) He thinks the wrong medicines have been used.
(b) He thinks the dosage is not high enough.
(c) He thinks Harry is not taken them properly.
(d) He thinks medical treatment is useless for Harry's condition.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why isn't Ruth sad to be leaving home in Chapter I?

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

3. What is Ruth holding as she cries over Daisy in Chapter XXIV?

4. What color is the wreath that Ruth carries on her wedding day?

5. Where did Dr. Hall grow up?

(see the answer key)

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