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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XXXI - XL.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ruth tease Daisy about when she is on the doorstep in Chapter XVI?
(a) Her wide smile.
(b) Her ugly playmate.
(c) Her silly laugh.
(d) Her dirty hands.

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

3. Which religious order do the Halls follow?
(a) Calvinism.
(b) Pentecostalism.
(c) Adventism.
(d) Zionism.

4. What does Ruth feel mocks her when her husband is buried?
(a) Mrs. Hall's inappropriate attire.
(b) The bright sunny weather.
(c) The natural beauty which surrounds the cemetery.
(d) His will.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Halls' intrusion into his marriage inspire Harry to do?

2. How does Dr. Hall claim Ruth has behaved in front of the minister in Chapter XVIII?

3. What establishment do the Herberts own?

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

5. When does Daisy die?

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