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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. Who is Biddy?
(a) Ruth's cousin.
(b) Ruth's personal maid.
(c) Ruth's nursery maid.
(d) Mrs. Hall's neighbor.

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

3. When Dinah sees Daisy, what does she think about Daisy's condition?
(a) Daisy is suffering greatly from pain.
(b) Daisy might not make it through the night.
(c) Daisy is slightly chilled.
(d) Daisy is faking her illness.

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 is Biddy's surname?
(a) McPherson.
(b) Anderson.
(c) Frederickson.
(d) Jameson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ruth's surname?

2. What does Ruth feel mocks her when her husband is buried?

3. What is the name of Ruth's eldest living daughter?

4. What thought does Hyacinth have as he watches his mourning sister?

5. What is ailing Ruth in Chapter XXXIV?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. When Hyacinth sees Ruth mourning in Chapter XXIX, how does he react?

3. What is Ruth anxious about in Chapter I?

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

5. Why do the Halls decide to send Ruth some money in Chapter XXXV?

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

7. Who is Biddy? How does she show her devotion to Ruth in Chapter XXXI?

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

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

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

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