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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While Ruth is working for Miss Finch, she begins to do what?
(a) Gain more self-esteem.
(b) Gain respect in school.
(c) Blossom into adulthood.
(d) Enjoy learning.

2. Ruth does not have many memories of her father, but she can recall one afternoon when she helped a _______ deliver its baby how her father patted her on the head and told her she was a good farmer.
(a) Sheep.
(b) Horse.
(c) Cow.
(d) Goat.

3. May does not approve of Ruby from the start, claiming what?
(a) He is a loser.
(b) He appears to be stupid and once vandalized some cars.
(c) He is too good for Ruth.
(d) He is not good enough for her daughter.

4. Why did May always think Willard would come back to her?
(a) Because the police could not find his body.
(b) Because she could not accept that he was dead.
(c) Because Willard said he would never leave her.
(d) Because the military was never able to supply a body.

5. Ruth relates the story of her mother's life as it was told to her by whom?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her brother, Matt.
(c) Her counselor, Sharry.
(d) Her Aunt Sid.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ruth becomes wrapped up in what?

2. Matt is Ruth's younger brother. He always did everything ____________ she did.

3. Miss Finch is taken to a nursing home for what reason?

4. May, either intentionally or unintentionally, does not notice what about Ruth?

5. Sid is there and congratulates Ruth. Ruth gets what impression?

(see the answer key)

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