1. Artie, from the dry cleaners, talks Ruth into joining what?
(a) The Suds On 8th Avenue softball team.
(b) The Trim 'N Tidy bowling team.
(c) The Atlantis Super Wash Center basketball team.
(d) The Lucky Laundry tennis team.

2. Ruth finally takes this opportunity to tell Aunt Sid what?
(a) How she is planning to run away.
(b) How unhappy she is.
(c) How horrible her home life is.
(d) How much she loves her and how the letters Sid sent to her all those years ago saved her life.

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

4. Ruth remembers the early letters Aunt Sid sent to her, filled with what stories?
(a) Going to college in Chicago.
(b) Growing up in Honey Creek.
(c) Going on vacations.
(d) Growing up during the Great Depression.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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.

2. When Ruby learns of his mother's death a few years later, what does he do?

3. When does tension begin?

4. Does Ruth intend to stay the first few times she goes to Miss Finch's?

5. Ruby sends Justin down to the basement to get what?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 308 words
(approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page)

View a FREE sample