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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Hall cut off Katy's curls?
(a) She is too old for such tight curls.
(b) Katy misbehaves.
(c) They remind Mrs. Hall of Ruth.
(d) Mrs. Hall wants to anger Ruth.

2. What does Hyacinth instruct Mr. Gates not to do in a letter?
(a) Fall in love with Floy.
(b) Publish work by Floy.
(c) Send his work to Floy.
(d) Seek out Floy.

3. Where does Ruth go to apply for the teaching job in Chapter LI?
(a) The newspaper.
(b) The school.
(c) City Hall.
(d) The neighboring town.

4. In Chapter LXII, what does Ruth worry will happen before she gets her first pay?
(a) The Halls will try to take Nettie.
(b) She will pass out.
(c) She will lose her job.
(d) Nettie will starve to death.

5. How much does a publishing house offer Ruth for the copyright to her articles?
(a) One hundred and seventy-five dollars.
(b) Three hundred and fifty dollars.
(c) Eight hundred dollars.
(d) One thousand dollars.

6. What inspires Ruth to consider writing for a living?
(a) Seeing a paperboy.
(b) A compliment concerning her writing skills from an acquaintance.
(c) Reading an interesting article in the paper.
(d) Reading a novel.

7. When does Ruth come to the Millets' kitchen?
(a) Every second weekend.
(b) On Thursdays.
(c) Every Monday.
(d) Nightly.

8. Why does Ruth go to the Millets' kitchen?
(a) To eat a bun.
(b) To make some tea.
(c) To do laundry.
(d) To borrow some sugar.

9. What does Gatty comment about white people in Chapter XLII?
(a) White people are worry-warts.
(b) White people are bad liars.
(c) White people are manipulative.
(d) White people are stone-hearted.

10. Where does Ruth find a second writing job in Chapter LXIV?
(a) The Times.
(b) The Free Press.
(c) The Pilgrim.
(d) The Chronicle.

11. What does Mr. Walter tell Ruth in a letter in Chapter LXXX?
(a) That she is making a small fortune.
(b) That she is the most successful female author in America.
(c) That she deserves a raise.
(d) That her contract is null and void.

12. What does Mr. Walter ask Ruth to reveal about herself before he can offer her a contract?
(a) Her publishing history.
(b) Her age.
(c) Her marital status.
(d) Her real name.

13. What is Ruth's relationship with Mrs. Millet?
(a) They go to the same church.
(b) They are old friends.
(c) They are pen pals.
(d) They are cousins.

14. Where do Ruth's two friends who come to visit her go to stay?
(a) The Bon Vivre.
(b) The La Temps.
(c) The Merci.
(d) The Maison.

15. Who does Ruth find out sent she and her daughters the surprise deliver in Chapter XVIII?
(a) Their neighbor.
(b) Dr. and Mrs. Hall.
(c) Mrs. Millet.
(d) Johnny Galt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the Skiddys?

2. Who does Ruth find out recently died in Chapter LIV?

3. In Chapter LXXX, what does Mr. Walter tell Ruth he will help her do in two days time?

4. What is Katy being forced to do by the Halls in Chapter LXIII?

5. Where does Ruth find a job in Chapter LXII?

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