2. What thought does Hyacinth have as he watches his mourning sister?
(a) That she should fix her hair.
(b) That she should be happy now.
(c) That she is unlucky.
(d) That she should control herself.

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

4. Why do the Halls agree to give Ruth some money in Chapter XXXV?
(a) Because they believe it is what their son would have wanted.
(b) So that they will look good at church.
(c) So that she will leave them alone for good.
(d) Because she begs them for some.

5. Who is Mrs. Jiff?
(a) The tutor at the Hall residence.
(b) The nurse who cares for Ruth.
(c) The scullery maid.
(d) Ruth's aunt.

6. After Harry's death, what do some gentlemen outside the hotel plan to do for Ruth?
(a) Help her with her accounting.
(b) Find her a job.
(c) Take up a collection for her.
(d) Find a sitter for her.

7. What does Dinah see which makes her investigate what is going on in Chapter XXI?
(a) A light on in the house.
(b) A single shoe.
(c) A pool of blood.
(d) A lantern thrown on the floor.

8. What physical signs of illness does Daisy have in Chapter XXII?
(a) Blistered lips and hands.
(b) A hot temperature and delirium.
(c) A rash.
(d) Dark circles around her eyes and mouth.

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

10. What is the name of Ruth's eldest living daughter?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Harriet.
(c) Katy.
(d) Heather.

11. What ailment has Daisy developed in Chapter XIX?
(a) A cough.
(b) Chicken pox.
(c) A fever.
(d) A sore throat.

12. What month is it in Chapter XXVI when Ruth and her family linger at the beach resort?
(a) August.
(b) September.
(c) October.
(d) November.

13. What figure does Mrs. Hall take objection to her son having a statue of?
(a) The Virgin Mary.
(b) Cupid.
(c) The goddess Venus.
(d) Jesus.

14. What does Dr. Hall send to treat Daisy with in Chapter XX?
(a) A bottle of medicine.
(b) A hot drink.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A stuffed toy.

15. What season is it in Chapter XIX?
(a) Summer.
(b) Winter.
(c) Autumn.
(d) Spring.