1. What does Boots remind Lutie of?
(a) Of a cat stalking its prey.
(b) Of a foolish man with an outrageous dream.
(c) Of a stand-up man.
(d) Of a dog in heat.

2. What did the letter from Lutie's father say?
(a) "Dear Lutie: You better come home. Bub's grades are suffering since you've been gone.
(b) "Dear Lutie: You better come home. Lil has passed away and I need your help."
(c) "Dear Lutie: You better come home. Jim's found a job and there's no need for you to work so much anymore."
(d) "Dear Lutie: You better come home. Jim's been carrying on with another woman. Pop."

3. Which behaviors describe what Jones does in Lutie's apartment?
(a) He smells her lipstick, crushes her blouse in his hands, and imagines drying her with towel.
(b) He watches television and helps himself to a beer.
(c) He washes her dishes, makes her bed, and mops her floor.
(d) He fixes the light fixtures in her bathroom and checks the heating system.

4. How do the elderly women in the neighborhood feel about The Junto?
(a) They hate it.
(b) They love it.
(c) They're indifferent to it.
(d) They think it is an important part of the community.

5. Which best illustrates how Lutie shared the news about her new job at the Chandlers' with Jim?
(a) She expressed the contents of the letter with Jim and explained how happy she was.
(b) She read Jim the letter in a monotone voice, sure not to express her joy.
(c) She showed Jim the letter but did not share her joy.
(d) She showed Jim the letter and jumped into his arms with excitement.