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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 is Biddy's surname?
(a) McPherson.
(b) Anderson.
(c) Jameson.
(d) Frederickson.

2. What inspires Ruth to consider writing for a living?
(a) Seeing a paperboy.
(b) Reading a novel.
(c) A compliment concerning her writing skills from an acquaintance.
(d) Reading an interesting article in the paper.

3. What do Mr. Ellet and Dr. Hall each claim about each other in Chapter XXXIII?
(a) That the other is more wealthy.
(b) That the other is more pious.
(c) That the other is more handsome.
(d) That the other is more lucky.

4. How does Mrs. Hall view her first born grandchild?
(a) As a noisy and smelly nuisance.
(b) As a barrier between she and her son.
(c) As a gift from God.
(d) As the reincarnation of her son.

5. Why do Ruth's two former friends refuse to stay at the boarding house in Chapter XLI?
(a) They are afraid of the bugs and creatures crawling around.
(b) They are afraid of imposing on Ruth.
(c) They are afraid of the other people staying there.
(d) They are afraid for their reputations.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Hall cut off Katy's curls?

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

3. What does Ruth ask Mr. Herbert for?

4. What does Mrs. Hall warn Dr. Hall he should not make fun of her for in Chapter XVIII?

5. What does Mr. Walter guess when he reads Ruth's columns?

(see the answer key)

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