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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters LI - LX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ruth note about hotel life in Chapter XXV?
(a) It is lavish and convenient.
(b) The people and activities are the same year to year.
(c) She meets many interesting people.
(d) It feels very isolated and cold.

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

3. What criticism does Mrs. Hall have of Ruth's family in Chapter III?
(a) They are dysfunctional.
(b) They are unloving.
(c) They are overly proud.
(d) They are low-class.

4. How long have Dr. and Mrs. Hall been married?
(a) Forty years.
(b) Thirty years.
(c) Thirty-three years.
(d) Twenty-seven years.

5. Where does Ruth go to apply for the teaching job in Chapter LI?
(a) The school.
(b) City Hall.
(c) The newspaper.
(d) The neighboring town.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Ruth and Daisy spend much of their time doing in the summer?

2. Where does Mrs. Jiff spend most of her time?

3. In Chapter XXIV, how many years have passed since Daisy's death?

4. Why doesn't Ruth tell Harry that his family is mistreating her?

5. In Chapter XLV, what does the man who stops Katy in the street slip into her bag?

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