2. 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.

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

4. How does Dr. Hall meddle in his son's business in Chapter XV?
(a) He orders supplies without Harry's knowledge.
(b) He hires a private investigator to bring him information on the company.
(c) He takes control of the accounts.
(d) He tells Harry's workers to obey his orders, not Harry's.

5. What does Ruth ask Mr. Herbert for?
(a) Some expired products.
(b) A few treats for her children.
(c) A sewing job.
(d) A chance to show her talents.

6. In Chapter XXIV, how many years have passed since Daisy's death?
(a) Two years.
(b) Six years.
(c) Eight years.
(d) Four years.

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

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

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

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

11. What is Mrs. Leon moved to tears with regret for?
(a) Not having more children.
(b) Not becoming a nun.
(c) Having not married for love.
(d) Not traveling when she had the chance.

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

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

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

15. 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.