1. Chapter 15 “Graduation”
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2. Major Plot Points
Title: This chapter talks about Ruth’s graduation from high school. Graduation forces her to make choices that continue to lead her away from her old life.
Ruth returns to Suffolk after her abortion, in order to graduate.
She learns something about Peter that upsets her.
Over the objections of her parents, she decides to go to graduation.
An occurrence at graduation pushes her to make a major life choice.

3. Chapter 16 “Driving”

5. Major Plot Points
Title: this chapter centers around a trip that McBride took with his mother to the grocery store. Ruth’s driving demonstrates how much she has changed from her childhood self.
McBride returns from Louisville and makes some gradual changes.
Ruth slowly starts to recover from the death of her husband.
10 years
Ruth takes McBride and his niece on a harrowing trip to the grocery store which ends with a major decision on Ruth’s part.