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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Ruth first learn to do by her daughter's cradle?
(a) Sew.
(b) Pray.
(c) Sit quietly.
(d) Sing.

3. What do Ruth and Daisy spend much of their time doing in the summer?
(a) Walking through fields.
(b) Catching frogs and butterflies.
(c) Baking sweets.
(d) Making a quilt.

4. When does Daisy die?
(a) Around noon.
(b) At dawn.
(c) At dusk.
(d) After breakfast.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12. How long have Dr. and Mrs. Hall been married?
(a) Thirty years.
(b) Twenty-seven years.
(c) Thirty-three years.
(d) Forty years.

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

14. What does Mrs. Hall warn Dr. Hall he should not make fun of her for in Chapter XVIII?
(a) For eating in such small bites.
(b) For her hearty laugh.
(c) For walking with a limp.
(d) For wearing false hair.

15. What does Dr. Hall tell his wife that Ruth couldn't care less about?
(a) Religion.
(b) The correct way to raise a child.
(c) Current events.
(d) What Mrs. Hall has in her parlor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Hall believe he knows much more about than Harry does in Chapter XV?

2. What does Mrs. Hall tell Ruth about after she has given birth?

3. Where is Harry buried?

4. Where did Dr. Hall grow up?

5. What fault does Dr. Hall find in Harry's medical treatment?

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