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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is noted about Lanford's eyes when Ruth sees him at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) They are sleepy.
(b) They are bright and cheery.
(c) They are bloodshot.
(d) They are swimming in tears.

2. What first attracts Stan to Mary?
(a) Her pretty face and figure.
(b) Her self-confidence.
(c) Her intelligence.
(d) Her feminine giggle.

3. How many sons do the Pommeroys have?
(a) Seven.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Six.

4. What does Ruth write to Mary about in Chapter 2?
(a) How she hates being home.
(b) The relief she feels at being home.
(c) How she wishes she were wealthy so she could travel the world.
(d) Puberty.

5. What is the name of the boat waiting for the group at the dock in Chapter 7?
(a) New Land.
(b) New Dream.
(c) New Hope.
(d) New Vista.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who builds a coffin in Chapter 1?

2. According to Kitty, who is the only one to be able to make a bride happy?

3. In what year does Ruth become pregnant for the second time?

4. Who gets married in July of 1976?

5. What does Ruth do with the $22,000?

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