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

2. What is the name of Ruth's eldest living daughter?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Harriet.
(c) Katy.
(d) Heather.

3. What sound can Daisy hear coming from the barn in Chapter XIX?
(a) Tinkling bells.
(b) Frightening squeals.
(c) Laughing.
(d) Whimpers.

4. What does Ruth ask Mr. Herbert for?
(a) A sewing job.
(b) Some expired products.
(c) A few treats for her children.
(d) A chance to show her talents.

5. What does Mrs. Hall complain about Ruth's hair in Chapter XVIII?
(a) That Ruth should do her hair in a more dignified style.
(b) That Ruth's hair is an ugly color.
(c) That Ruth should put more effort into her hairstyle.
(d) That Ruth needs to wash her hair more often.

Short Answer Questions

1. What fault does Dr. Hall find in Harry's medical treatment?

2. What complaint do John and Pat have for Harry when he returns home?

3. What month is it in Chapter XXVI when Ruth and her family linger at the beach resort?

4. What do the Halls think the Ellet men are avoiding a discussion about in Chapter XXX?

5. What is Ruth's surname?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Ruth anxious about in Chapter I?

3. What does Dr. Hall do in Chapter XV to meddle in Ruth and Harry's lives?

4. Who does Ruth find interesting at Beach Cliff and why?

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

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

7. What does Katy remind Ruth of in Chapter XXIV?

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

9. Describe Mrs. Jiff.

10. What do we learn about Dr. and Mrs. Hall in Chapter VI?

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