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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Ruth's first word?
(a) Yes.
(b) Mommy.
(c) Lobster.
(d) No.

2. Why doesn't Simon attend the funeral in Chapter 1?
(a) He is away on business.
(b) He is ill.
(c) Because of his phobia.
(d) He hated the deceased.

3. Who is Mary?
(a) Ruth's aunt.
(b) Ruth's cousin.
(c) Ruth's sister.
(d) Ruth's mother.

4. How does Simon try to help Rhonda financially?
(a) He hides money throughout her house.
(b) He lends her a small loan.
(c) He asks for a haircut.
(d) He encourages her to sell her baking.

5. Who does Ruth stay with when her parents go away for a short time in Chapter 1?
(a) Simon.
(b) She is left alone.
(c) The Pommeroys.
(d) Her grandmother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What first attracts Stan to Mary?

2. What smells horribly in Chapter 7?

3. What is Cal polishing when Ruth and the others approach him in Chapter 3?

4. What does Vera never want Mary to do?

5. What does Vera think of Mary's marriage?

(see the answer key)

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