Love, Ruby Lavender Chapter 24

When Ruby was walking in the early evening, what was "like a beacon of light in the gathering dark"?

• the fireflies

• her flashlight

• the moon

• the schoolhouse

Who was singing "The Old Oaken Bucket" when Ruby entered the schoolhouse?

• Melba

• the chorus

• Dove

• Mrs. Varnado

When Ruby looked out over the auditorium, what did she see?

• every seat was filled

• very few people decided to come to the operetta

• Miss Eula was sitting in the front row

• Melba sitting in the audience

Who was Ruby's mom sitting with?

• Mr. Ishee and Melba Jane's mother

• Miss Eula

• Miss Mattie

• Uncle Tater and Aunt Tot

What was Dove's part in the operetta?

• a concession stand worker

• a stage hand

• the chorus

• piano player

What was Melba wearing on stage?

• a blue-checked dress

• ruby slippers

• a blonde wig

• a bright red dress

Who did Melba remind Ruby of while she was on stage?

• the Wicked Witch of the West

• a catfish

• a mosquito

• the good witch, Glenda

What got caught in the branches of the apple tree?

• Melba's dress

• Melba's brown wig

• Melba's black wig

• Melba's bucket

What fell to the stage as Melba was whirling?

• apples

• the bucket

• the chorus

• Melba's wig

At the end of the chapter, how did Melba look standing on the stage?

• she had catfish guts hair

• confident and ready to sing

• practically bald

• like a mosquito ready to be slapped