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

3. What does Mrs. Hall call Ruth to belittle her in Chapter III?
(a) A frivolous doll.
(b) An airheaded ninny.
(c) A puny runt.
(d) A country bumpkin.

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

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

6. What is Ruth anxious about in Chapter I?
(a) How she looks.
(b) What the future holds.
(c) How her parents-in-law will treat her.
(d) The weather.

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

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

9. Which of the following does NOT describe Mrs. Jiff?
(a) Kind.
(b) Rude.
(c) Obese.
(d) Loud.

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

11. How far from the city is the house that Ruth and Harry buy?
(a) Two miles.
(b) Half a mile.
(c) Five miles.
(d) Seven miles.

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

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

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

15. What is Ruth holding as she cries over Daisy in Chapter XXIV?
(a) A trinket.
(b) A dried flower.
(c) A shoe.
(d) A photograph.