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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Ruth remembers one birthday when May did what for her?
(a) Made a special dinner for her.
(b) Baked her a special birthday cake.
(c) Bought her a birthday cake.
(d) Took her to Showbiz Pizza.

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

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

5. May's main chore as a teenager was what?
(a) The education of her younger siblings.
(b) The cleaning.
(c) The cooking.
(d) The laundry.

Short Answer Questions

1. May wore the same _________ from her sister's wedding to her husband's memorial service.

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.

3. Still she often had trouble with what?

4. Who was going to change the world?

5. Unfortunately Ruth lost out on the spelling bee. How did May treat her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the one happy memory Ruth has of her family?

2. What story does Ruth tell about going to a dance?

3. What happened when May met Elmer Grey?

4. How does Ruth's time at Miss Finch's affect her?

5. What does Ruth recall about school?

6. What does Ruth remember about a mistake she made cooking one night? Why is she afraid to tell Aunt Sid this story?

7. What did Ruth think about these letters from Sid? Why?

8. Why did Ruth have to pay special attention in school?

9. Describe Honey Creek.

10. What are two stories Ruth tells to show how unpredictable her mother is?

(see the answer keys)

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