Ruby's Wish Comprehension

What is Ruby's home like?

• a small, simple house

• on the side of a huge mountain

• a very large home with lots of people

• a large and very empty castle

How did Ruby receive her nickname?

• her rosy cheeks

• the flowers she picked

• she had a fiery temper

• the red clothes she always wore

How was Ruby's education different than most Chinese girls?

• most girls didn't learn to read and write, but Ruby did

• she only learned science and math

• Ruby went to school out in the village

• Ruby's teachers were only women

How could you tell that Ruby was embarrassed by praise from her teacher?

• she cried

• she ran away

• her ears turned red

• she laid her head down

Why was Ruby's grandfather surprised by Ruby's poem?

• he didn't realize she felt mistreated

• he thought he was doing well by letting her go to school

• she was so honest

• all of the above

What is in the envelope that Ruby's grandfather gives her.

• a picture of her soon-to-be husband

• money

• an acceptance letter to a university

• a letter from an American friend

What did Ruby tell her grandfather about the treatment of boys?

• She thought boys were treated better.

• She thought boys were treated unfair

• Boys didn't get to school like girls did

• Boys had to stay back and work while girls were allowed to go to the University.

This is a fictional story that the author made up about a Chinese girl.

• True

• False

Why was it so impressive that Ruby was able to keep up with her boy cousins at school?

• She acted like a tomboy

• She played with the boys at school

• Most girls quit school because they had so many chores.

• The boys did Ruby's chores for her.

How did Ruby's grandfather prove that he respected Ruby and found her to be special?

• Ruby's grandfather watched her progress very carefully.

• He also asked her what her opinion was about ho the boys were treated versus how the girls were treated.

• He showed her respect by seeking to get her into a university when this was not socially acceptable.

• All of the above are correct