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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Hyacinth ask to convince Ruth to find another line of work?
(a) Mrs. Waters.
(b) Mrs. Hall.
(c) Mrs. Millet.
(d) Dr. Hall.

2. What does a man suggest to Ruth in a fan letter in Chapter LXV?
(a) That she give a public speech.
(b) That she publish a book.
(c) That she use her real name.
(d) That she give up her day job.

3. Who is Hyacinth anxious about keeping Floy's true identity from?
(a) Mr. Walter.
(b) The press.
(c) Mr. Gates.
(d) Dr. and Mrs. Hall.

4. What accomplishment does Ruth achieve in Chapter LXXVII?
(a) She learns how to knit.
(b) She gets her daughter back.
(c) She is written about in the newspaper.
(d) Her book is published.

5. What does Mr. Walter say Ruth shouldn't feel toward Mr. Lescom?
(a) Obligation.
(b) Remorse.
(c) Anger.
(d) Guilt.

6. Who are Betty and Gatty in Chapter XLII?
(a) The women who run the boarding house.
(b) Two of the Millets' maids.
(c) Ruth's friends.
(d) Ruth's aunts.

7. What happens when Mr. Walter meets Ruth at her home for the first time?
(a) He is put-off by her strong personality.
(b) He is charmed by her.
(c) He becomes ill from her cooking.
(d) He is moved to tears.

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

9. Who sends Ruth a proposal in a fan letter?
(a) A prisoner.
(b) An old high school sweetheart.
(c) A lonely old man.
(d) A southern gentleman.

10. What is Ruth's pen name?
(a) Fort.
(b) Fleet.
(c) Flen.
(d) Floy.

11. Who are the Skiddys?
(a) The Mayor's family.
(b) The landlords at the boarding house.
(c) A prominent family at Ruth's church.
(d) Friends of the Halls.

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

13. In Chapter XLV, what does the man who stops Katy in the street slip into her bag?
(a) Money.
(b) A pretty clip for her hair.
(c) A sandwich.
(d) Some candles.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Lescom complain about Ruth's columns in Chapter LXX?

2. In Chapter LXII, what does Ruth worry will happen before she gets her first pay?

3. What is Nettie pleading for while her grandfather is dining on the other side of the city?

4. What does Mr. Walter guess when he reads Ruth's columns?

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

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