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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hyacinth instruct Mr. Gates not to do in a letter?
(a) Send his work to Floy.
(b) Fall in love with Floy.
(c) Seek out Floy.
(d) Publish work by Floy.

2. What does Ruth ask Mr. Herbert for?
(a) A chance to show her talents.
(b) A sewing job.
(c) A few treats for her children.
(d) Some expired products.

3. What does Mrs. Hall tell Ruth about after she has given birth?
(a) That her baby is beautiful.
(b) That she screamed so loudly it woke the neighbors.
(c) How many women die after childbirth.
(d) That she was brave and should be proud of herself.

4. In Chapter LXII, what does Ruth worry will happen before she gets her first pay?
(a) Nettie will starve to death.
(b) The Halls will try to take Nettie.
(c) She will pass out.
(d) She will lose her job.

5. Who are the Skiddys?
(a) The landlords at the boarding house.
(b) Friends of the Halls.
(c) The Mayor's family.
(d) A prominent family at Ruth's church.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what establishment does Katy say she would like to live in Chapter LIV?

2. After Harry's death, what do some gentlemen outside the hotel plan to do for Ruth?

3. Where does Ruth find a job in Chapter LXII?

4. What does Mr. Walter chastise Mr. Lescom for in a letter in Chapter LXXI?

5. What kind of examination does Mr. Walter convince Ruth to get in Chapter LXXVI?

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