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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters LXXI - LXXX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Hall snoop around Ruth's house looking for in Chapter XIII?
(a) Photographs or paintings of her family.
(b) Evidence of bad housekeeping.
(c) Love letters.
(d) Money.

2. How does Dr. Hall view his first born grandchild?
(a) As an angel from heaven.
(b) As a money pit.
(c) As a guinea pig for his experiments.
(d) As an ugly duckling.

3. How does Dr. Hall meddle in his son's business in Chapter XV?
(a) He hires a private investigator to bring him information on the company.
(b) He tells Harry's workers to obey his orders, not Harry's.
(c) He takes control of the accounts.
(d) He orders supplies without Harry's knowledge.

4. What do Ruth and Daisy spend much of their time doing in the summer?
(a) Making a quilt.
(b) Catching frogs and butterflies.
(c) Walking through fields.
(d) Baking sweets.

5. How does Dr. Hall claim Ruth has behaved in front of the minister in Chapter XVIII?
(a) Like a commoner.
(b) Commendably.
(c) Like a spoiled child.
(d) In an unladylike way.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Ruth write to Hyacinth when she decides she will become a writer?

3. Where does Ruth go to apply for the teaching job in Chapter LI?

4. What is the name of Harry's horse?

5. On what condition do the Halls say they will raise Ruth's daughters?

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