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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of the Halls' maid?
(a) Anna.
(b) Bonnie.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Betty.

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

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

6. When Dinah sees Daisy, what does she think about Daisy's condition?
(a) Daisy is slightly chilled.
(b) Daisy might not make it through the night.
(c) Daisy is faking her illness.
(d) Daisy is suffering greatly from pain.

7. Why is Ruth's brother particularly glad she has married?
(a) Her family will no longer have to support her financially.
(b) He knows the groom personally.
(c) He knows she is happy.
(d) She will move out and he will get her room.

8. What does Biddy hide her face with as she runs from the room in Chapter XXXII?
(a) Her apron.
(b) A basket of scones.
(c) A quilt.
(d) Her hands.

9. Who goes to tell Dr. Hall to come check on Daisy in Chapter XX?
(a) John.
(b) Harry.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Pat.

10. What do Ruth and Harry name their first child?
(a) Lilac.
(b) Daisy.
(c) Violet.
(d) Rose.

11. What does Harry tell Daisy to stay away from as he is leaving in Chapter XIX?
(a) The door.
(b) The fire.
(c) The cookie jar.
(d) The oven.

12. What does Dr. Hall request for Tom Develin to send him?
(a) Harry's account books.
(b) Harry's clothing.
(c) Harry's wristwatch.
(d) Harry's cufflinks.

13. Who does Mrs. Hall blame for Daisy's death?
(a) Daisy.
(b) Mr. Hall.
(c) Ruth.
(d) John.

14. What does the Halls' intrusion into his marriage inspire Harry to do?
(a) Move permanently into his parents' home with Ruth.
(b) Listen to his parents.
(c) Work hard to buy a house.
(d) Build an annex on his parents' property.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Daisy die?

2. Where do Ruth and her daughters move to in Chapter XXXV?

3. What sound can Daisy hear coming from the barn in Chapter XIX?

4. What is the name of Ruth's eldest living daughter?

5. What complaint do John and Pat have for Harry when he returns home?

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