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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 Ruth feel mocks her when her husband is buried?
(a) The natural beauty which surrounds the cemetery.
(b) The bright sunny weather.
(c) His will.
(d) Mrs. Hall's inappropriate attire.

2. What is ailing Ruth in Chapter XXXIV?
(a) A headache.
(b) A sore throat.
(c) A cough.
(d) Dizziness.

3. 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.

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

5. How long have Dr. and Mrs. Hall been married?
(a) Forty years.
(b) Thirty-three years.
(c) Thirty years.
(d) Twenty-seven years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Hall call Ruth to belittle her in Chapter III?

2. What does Harry tell Daisy to stay away from as he is leaving in Chapter XIX?

3. What do Mr. Ellet and Dr. Hall each claim about each other in Chapter XXXIII?

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

5. What do Ruth and Daisy spend much of their time doing in the summer?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is Mary Herbert's response when her husband laments leaving Ruth destitute by refusing her a job?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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