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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 Dr. Hall request for Tom Develin to send him?
(a) Harry's account books.
(b) Harry's wristwatch.
(c) Harry's clothing.
(d) Harry's cufflinks.

2. How does Dr. Hall claim Ruth has behaved in front of the minister in Chapter XVIII?
(a) Like a spoiled child.
(b) Like a commoner.
(c) In an unladylike way.
(d) Commendably.

3. How does Mrs. Hall view her first born grandchild?
(a) As a gift from God.
(b) As the reincarnation of her son.
(c) As a noisy and smelly nuisance.
(d) As a barrier between she and her son.

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

5. What is Ruth holding as she cries over Daisy in Chapter XXIV?
(a) A photograph.
(b) A shoe.
(c) A trinket.
(d) A dried flower.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Ruth and Harry name their first child?

2. When Dinah sees Daisy, what does she think about Daisy's condition?

3. How far from the city is the house that Ruth and Harry buy?

4. What event takes place in Chapter XXIII?

5. Where is Harry buried?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Dr. Hall request of Tom Develin in Chapter XXXVII? Why does Tom agree to his request?

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

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. In Chapter XXII, how does Dr. Hall know Daisy is near death when he sees he? What does he do to try and save her?

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