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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Biddy's surname?
(a) Anderson.
(b) Frederickson.
(c) McPherson.
(d) Jameson.

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

3. Why does Tom Develin comply with Dr. Hall's request in Chapter XXXVII?
(a) Develin is afraid of Dr. Hall.
(b) Develin hopes to be rewarded.
(c) Develin looks upon Dr. Hall as a father-figure.
(d) Develin dislikes Ruth.

4. Who or what do the Hall's blame for Harry's sudden severe illness?
(a) Themselves.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Harry's work ethic.
(d) The weather.

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

6. What is Daisy waiting on the doorstep for in Chapter XVI?
(a) Her father to return home.
(b) Rain to come.
(c) For her pet cat to return.
(d) Milk.

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

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

9. Which religious order do the Halls follow?
(a) Pentecostalism.
(b) Adventism.
(c) Zionism.
(d) Calvinism.

10. What establishment do the Herberts own?
(a) A dairy.
(b) A clothing store.
(c) A publishing business.
(d) A candy store.

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

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

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

14. What event takes place in Chapter XXIII?
(a) Ruth's birthday.
(b) Daisy's birthday.
(c) Ruth's and Harry's anniversary.
(d) Daisy's funeral.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Biddy show devotion to Ruth and her family in Chapter XXXII?

2. After Harry's death, what do some gentlemen outside the hotel plan to do for Ruth?

3. What does Ruth feel mocks her when her husband is buried?

4. How does Dr. Hall claim Ruth has behaved in front of the minister in Chapter XVIII?

5. Why isn't Ruth sad to be leaving home in Chapter I?

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