Ruby Holler

How did the twins feel when Sairy said she needed to go to the children's home to talk to the Trepids?

• They were excited to see the children.

• They were scared they would have to do chores.

• They didn't want to go back. They were afraid they would be locked in a cobwebby room.

• They were scared so they snuck to stay back in the Holler.

What made Sairy move back to Ruby Holler when she was in New York City?

• Tiller wrote a postcard to her every week about the holler and she missed it.

• Her family wanted her to move back.

• Tiller begged and pleaded with her to come back.

• She ran out of money in New York City.

Give 4 examples of figurative language from the first 14 chapters. Give the page number and what kind. (simile, metaphor, idiom, personification)

What is the main setting of 'Ruby Holler'?

• A) A bustling city

• B) A quiet countryside

• C) A desert

• D) A snowy mountain

Who are the main characters in 'Ruby Holler'?

• A) A group of explorers

• B) A family of four

• C) Two orphaned twins

• D) A single adventurer

What is the primary theme of 'Ruby Holler'?

• A) Adventure and discovery

• B) Loneliness and isolation

• C) Family and belonging

• D) Wealth and power

Which literary device is frequently used in 'Ruby Holler'?

• A) Foreshadowing

• B) Flashback

• C) Metaphor

• D) Irony

What motivates the twins to stay in Ruby Holler?

• A) The promise of wealth

• B) The sense of freedom and belonging

• C) The fear of the outside world

• D) The desire to learn new skills

How does the author describe the environment of Ruby Holler?

• A) Harsh and unforgiving

• B) Lush and inviting

• C) Cold and distant

• D) Urban and crowded

What role does nature play in 'Ruby Holler'?

• A) It is a backdrop for the story

• B) It is a character in itself

• C) It is an obstacle to overcome

• D) It is irrelevant to the plot