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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 does Dr. Hall believe he knows much more about than Harry does in Chapter XV?
(a) Business.
(b) Farming.
(c) Women.
(d) Accounting.

2. What do the Halls think the Ellet men are avoiding a discussion about in Chapter XXX?
(a) Ruth's future as a wage-earner.
(b) Who should now be financially responsible for Ruth and her girls.
(c) Who should try to comfort Ruth.
(d) The reasons behind Harry's death.

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) What Ruth plans to do to make a living.
(d) How Ruth is grieving.

4. 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.

5. What is Ruth's brother's name?
(a) Henry.
(b) Howard.
(c) Harlan.
(d) Hyacinth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Ruth and Harry name their first child?

2. What is the name of Ruth's eldest living daughter?

3. What does the Hall's neighbor note about Ruth in Chapter XXIV?

4. Who does Mrs. Hall blame for Daisy's death?

5. What fault does Dr. Hall find in Harry's medical treatment?

(see the answer key)

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