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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Biddy show devotion to Ruth and her family in Chapter XXXII?
(a) She offers to work longer hours.
(b) She offers to relinquish her vacation time.
(c) She offers to take on more duties.
(d) She offers to work without wages.

3. What event takes place in Chapter XXIII?
(a) Ruth's birthday.
(b) Daisy's birthday.
(c) Daisy's funeral.
(d) Ruth's and Harry's anniversary.

4. Which of the following best describes Dr. Hall's personality?
(a) Ambitious.
(b) Shy.
(c) Stubborn.
(d) Cheery.

5. What decision do Mr. Ellet and Dr. Hall come to about supporting Ruth?
(a) She will be supported until she remarries.
(b) Her children will be looked after and she will be expected to work.
(c) She will have to fend for herself.
(d) She will be given an annual allowance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Hall believe he knows much more about than Harry does in Chapter XV?

2. What sound can Daisy hear coming from the barn in Chapter XIX?

3. What is Biddy's surname?

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

5. Why isn't Ruth sad to be leaving home in Chapter I?

(see the answer key)

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