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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why isn't Ruth sad to be leaving home in Chapter I?
(a) She is excited about her new home.
(b) She knows she will return soon.
(c) She had an unhappy childhood.
(d) Her home was very boring.

2. How far from the city is the house that Ruth and Harry buy?
(a) Seven miles.
(b) Two miles.
(c) Half a mile.
(d) Five miles.

3. What is Ruth's brother's name?
(a) Henry.
(b) Harlan.
(c) Howard.
(d) Hyacinth.

4. Who arrives at Ruth's house to try and help Daisy in Chapter XXII?
(a) Harry's colleague.
(b) The neighbor.
(c) Another doctor.
(d) Mrs. Hall.

5. What does the Hall's neighbor note about Ruth in Chapter XXIV?
(a) Ruth has gained weight since she last saw her.
(b) Ruth is very stylish.
(c) Ruth is a very kind and generous young woman.
(d) Ruth is taking Daisy's death very hard.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Dr. Hall believe he knows much more about than Harry does in Chapter XV?

3. Which religious order do the Halls follow?

4. What event takes place in Chapter XXIII?

5. What physical signs of illness does Daisy have in Chapter XXII?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ruth observe about hotel life at Beach Cliff in Chapter XXV?

2. In Chapter XXIII, what does Mrs. Jones observe about Ruth to Dr. and Mrs. Hall? What do the Halls say in response?

3. Where is Ruth in Chapter XXIV? What does she hold in her hand?

4. How does Harry react to his parents' interference in his married life?

5. What action do Dr. and Mrs. Hall take to be closer to their son in Chapter XI?

6. What complaints do Mrs. Hall and Dr. Hall have about Ruth in Chapter XVIII?

7. How does Dr. Hall react to being called to check on Daisy in the night in Chapter XX?

8. What is the only fault that Mrs. Hall finds when snooping around Ruth's house in Chapter XIV?

9. What do the Halls and Ruth's father quarrel over in Chapter XXXIII?

10. Why is Hyacinth relieved that Ruth has married Harry?

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