2. What does Ruth feel mocks her when her husband is buried?
(a) His will.
(b) Mrs. Hall's inappropriate attire.
(c) The natural beauty which surrounds the cemetery.
(d) The bright sunny weather.

3. What insect does Daisy amuse herself with in Chapter XVI?
(a) A firefly.
(b) A ladybug.
(c) A butterfly.
(d) A caterpillar.

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

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

6. Why isn't Ruth sad to be leaving home in Chapter I?
(a) She knows she will return soon.
(b) Her home was very boring.
(c) She had an unhappy childhood.
(d) She is excited about her new home.

7. 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) Find a sitter for her.
(d) Take up a collection for her.

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

9. 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.

10. What does Ruth tease Daisy about when she is on the doorstep in Chapter XVI?
(a) Her silly laugh.
(b) Her dirty hands.
(c) Her ugly playmate.
(d) Her wide smile.

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

12. How does Dr. Hall claim Ruth has behaved in front of the minister in Chapter XVIII?
(a) Like a spoiled child.
(b) Commendably.
(c) In an unladylike way.
(d) Like a commoner.

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

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

15. What is ailing Ruth in Chapter XXXIV?
(a) A headache.
(b) A cough.
(c) Dizziness.
(d) A sore throat.