Give 3 clear and detailed examples of Ruth being mother-like in the story.

When Bronia runs up to Ruth to tell her that there is a boy lying down in the street, Ruth walks over to the rubble and sees a boy with thin, pale cheeks. A mangy cock stands next to him. The boy could be anywhere from nine to thirteen years old. No one knows who he is, so Ruth asks for help bringing him to the cellar.

Ruth immediately relizes how important the "box" is to Jan and informs the children that no one should touch it.

Ruth interacts with adults on their level in order to provide for the children that she has taken under her wing.... she is selfless.... motherly.