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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ruth does what to May for the first time?
(a) Ignores her.
(b) Pushes her.
(c) Stands up.
(d) Backs down from her.

2. Why is Ruth afraid to tell this story and May's reaction?
(a) She fears Aunt Sid will think her too stupid to be her pen pal.
(b) She fears Aunt Sid will be mad at her for this mistake.
(c) She is embarrassed and does not want anyone to know what she had done.
(d) She fears Aunt Sid will laugh at her.

3. What does May not buy Ruth?
(a) Books.
(b) School supplies.
(c) Presents.
(d) Bras.

4. Ruth believes May is very _________ at this point in her life.
(a) Lonely.
(b) Angry.
(c) Sad.
(d) Worried.

5. Ruth also recalls when she got into the spelling bee and May allowed her to wear what?
(a) Her hair in curls.
(b) Her best dress.
(c) A pair of earrings.
(d) An heirloom pin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does May insist they all go back to work?

2. Ruby continues to see his counselor who pushes him to do what?

3. What does Ruby do while Ruth labors?

4. How does May feel about the baby?

5. Ruth is hired to do what for Miss Finch?

(see the answer key)

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