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

3. What is Mr. Walter's opinion of Ruth as a writer?
(a) Her writing has its flaws, but she has interesting ideas.
(b) She is an acquired taste.
(c) Her writing style is unique.
(d) She is a genius.

4. How does Mr. Gates guess Hyacinth feels about Ruth?
(a) Proud.
(b) Jealous.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Threatened.

5. What is Nettie pleading for while her grandfather is dining on the other side of the city?
(a) A new pair of shoes.
(b) A chance to sleep.
(c) A job.
(d) A little more food.

6. Feeling hopeless, where does Ruth go with Netting in Chapter LX?
(a) Church.
(b) The store.
(c) The Hall residence.
(d) City hall.

7. What do Mrs. Millet and her daughter badger Ruth into selling to them?
(a) A handpainted picture.
(b) A locket.
(c) A ring.
(d) A coral pin.

8. Once she begins working for Mr. Walter, what does Ruth NOT spend any of her time doing?
(a) Going to the post office.
(b) Writing.
(c) Answering letters.
(d) Making public appearances.

9. What makes Ruth's new room uncomfortable in Chapter LV?
(a) It is extremely hot.
(b) It is extrememly bare.
(c) It is extremely cold.
(d) It is extremely small.

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

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

12. Where does Ruth ask Katy to go alone in Chapter XLV?
(a) To the forest.
(b) To her grandfather's house.
(c) To the church.
(d) To the store.

13. What makes Mrs. Hall think Ruth might be desperate enough to give up one of her daughters in Chapter LVII?
(a) Ruth is looking alarmingly thin.
(b) Ruth is less patient with her daughters.
(c) Ruth is buying increasingly smaller loaves of bread.
(d) Ruth is tired and wants to focus on her work.

14. What publication is John Walter the editor for?
(a) The Farmer's News Day.
(b) The Daily Post.
(c) City Life.
(d) The Household Messenger.

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