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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters LXXXI - XC.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what condition do the Halls say they will raise Ruth's daughters?
(a) If Ruth allows Mrs. Hall complete control of their social lives.
(b) If Ruth pays half of their expenses.
(c) If Ruth promises to stay away from them.
(d) If Ruth allows them to study abroad.

2. To whom does Hyacinth reveal Floy is actually his sister Ruth in Chapter LXXIX?
(a) Mr. Ellet.
(b) Mrs. Waters.
(c) Dr. and Mrs. Hall.
(d) Mr. Lewis.

3. What does Dr. Hall destroy at Harry's home in Chapter XV?
(a) A bottle of liquor.
(b) Love letters.
(c) A manuscript.
(d) Newly planted hedges.

4. When does Ruth come to the Millets' kitchen?
(a) Every Monday.
(b) Every second weekend.
(c) On Thursdays.
(d) Nightly.

5. What does Mrs. Waters fancy herself as?
(a) A psychic.
(b) An artist.
(c) A physician.
(d) A zoologist.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ruth go to the Millets' kitchen?

2. What does Ruth tell her girls they should feel for Mrs. Hall?

3. What do the Halls think the Ellet men are avoiding a discussion about in Chapter XXX?

4. What does Ruth feel mocks her when her husband is buried?

5. What makes Mrs. Hall think Ruth might be desperate enough to give up one of her daughters in Chapter LVII?

(see the answer key)

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