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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Artie proudly display in the store?
(a) The bowling trophy.
(b) The softball trophy.
(c) The basketball trophy.
(d) The tennis trophy.

3. Did May accept this news?
(a) Yes, she accepted it.
(b) Yes, but only at first.
(c) Yes, she accepted it a couple days after she received the news.
(d) No, she refused it.

4. Ruth decides she and Ruby should do what?
(a) Get new jobs.
(b) Go to couple's counseling.
(c) Take a trip by themselves.
(d) Move out.

5. Ruth feels like an afterthought at graduation. Why?
(a) She was not sure if she would even graduate.
(b) Everyone else in her class had parties planned for them, so Ruth's mom felt guilty at the last minute and threw her one.
(c) Matt graduates the same day and all the attention is placed on him.
(d) She has no plans for the future and is not happy to see high school ending.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ruth learns what about herself?

2. The marriage was a happy one, until what?

3. Ruth recalls how her mother often told her her father's leaving was whose fault?

4. Ruth also recalls when she got into the spelling bee and May allowed her to wear what?

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

(see the answer key)

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