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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19 and 20, Promise, Old Man Shilsky.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Ruth's younger sister in this chapter?
(a) Dee Dee
(b) Freda
(c) Lauren
(d) Janice

2. Which of the following is Ruth's real name?
(a) Ruth McBride Jordan
(b) Ruth Deborah Shilsky
(c) Jordan Freda McBride
(d) Rachel Deborah Shilsky

3. What do the muggers take from Ruth?
(a) Her life
(b) Her groceries
(c) Her blouse
(d) Her purse

4. What was the name of James' stepfather?
(a) Damien Goad
(b) Hunter Jordan
(c) Andrew McBride
(d) Fishel Shilsky

5. What language can Ruth speak as well as English?
(a) Polish
(b) German
(c) French
(d) Yiddish

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of drugs does James start experimenting with?

2. What did the blacks come into the store to purchase in the Thirties?

3. From whose death does James say his mother never recovers?

4. What is the name of the boy Ruth meets in this chapter?

5. What kind of hat is the boy's father wearing?

(see the answer key)

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