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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters LXXI - LXXX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Biddy?
(a) Ruth's nursery maid.
(b) Ruth's cousin.
(c) Mrs. Hall's neighbor.
(d) Ruth's personal maid.

2. What inspires Ruth to consider writing for a living?
(a) Reading a novel.
(b) A compliment concerning her writing skills from an acquaintance.
(c) Reading an interesting article in the paper.
(d) Seeing a paperboy.

3. What figure does Mrs. Hall take objection to her son having a statue of?
(a) Cupid.
(b) The goddess Venus.
(c) The Virgin Mary.
(d) Jesus.

4. What does Dr. Hall destroy at Harry's home in Chapter XV?
(a) A manuscript.
(b) Love letters.
(c) A bottle of liquor.
(d) Newly planted hedges.

5. What does Harry tell Daisy to stay away from as he is leaving in Chapter XIX?
(a) The fire.
(b) The door.
(c) The oven.
(d) The cookie jar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ruth feel mocks her when her husband is buried?

2. Why does Ruth go to the Millets' kitchen?

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

4. What is the one thing that the Halls agree on completely?

5. What idea does Ruth come up with to earn a living in Chapter XLVIII?

(see the answer key)

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