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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. Matt often shone in school, actually skipping a grade. How did this affect Ruth?
(a) He skipped to a grade ahead of her.
(b) She dreamed to be him.
(c) She was worried about him.
(d) He joined her class.

2. May shows Ruth how to do what but stops abruptly when Matt walks in and sees them?
(a) Dance.
(b) Have a casual conversation.
(c) Sing.
(d) Act.

3. Together as what do May and Ruth work?
(a) Trimmers.
(b) Washers.
(c) Finishers.
(d) Cleaning ladies.

4. What does May not buy Ruth?
(a) Presents.
(b) School supplies.
(c) Books.
(d) Bras.

5. Ruth also recalls when she got into the spelling bee and May allowed her to wear what?
(a) Her best dress.
(b) A pair of earrings.
(c) Her hair in curls.
(d) An heirloom pin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did May always think Willard would come back to her?

2. What does Artie proudly display in the store?

3. Daisy wants to be what in Hollywood or New York?

4. On payday, Ruth hands her check over to May except for______ dollars which she puts away in a piggy bank.

5. When they finally married, most people thought it was for what reason?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Matt do after high school graduation?

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

3. Who is Dee Dee Foote? What does Dee Dee Foote bring out in May?

4. What led to a friendship between Ruth and Aunt Sid?

5. With what was May burdened? Why? How did she feel about this?

6. What happens between Randall and Ruth? What happens at about the same time?

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

8. Why does Ruth begin working for Miss Finch?

9. What happened when May met Elmer Grey?

10. What happens when Ruth is moved up to a normal English class?

(see the answer keys)

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