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

2. What is the name of Ruth's eldest living daughter?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Katy.
(c) Harriet.
(d) Heather.

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

4. What is Ruth's surname?
(a) Emmet.
(b) Ellet.
(c) Elton.
(d) Elvin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ruth first learn to do by her daughter's cradle?

2. What is ailing Ruth in Chapter XXXIV?

3. What does Dr. Hall destroy at Harry's home in Chapter XV?

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

5. How far from the city is the house that Ruth and Harry buy?

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