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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sid came to make amends with May over an argument dealing with what?
(a) The raising of May's children.
(b) May's husband.
(c) Paying the mortgage.
(d) The distribution of their parents' things upon their death.

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

3. They often share personal stories, and sometimes Miss Finch talks about her husband and what?
(a) Their home.
(b) Their children.
(c) Their life together.
(d) Their travels together.

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

5. May is desperate to be what to Matt?
(a) His sister.
(b) His mother.
(c) His confidante.
(d) His best friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Ruth is working for Miss Finch, she begins to do what?

2. Did Ruth have friends?

3. Matt often shone in school, actually skipping a grade. How did this affect Ruth?

4. In __________ grade, Ruth was instructed to write a letter to someone, so she chose Aunt Sid.

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

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