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

2. How does Bub feel about the school lunches?
(a) The school lunches are too expensive.
(b) The school lunches are always gone by the time he's ready to eat.
(c) He hates the school lunches.
(d) He loves the school lunches.

3. As the story begins, what is Lutie looking at?
(a) An apartment for rent.
(b) Her reflection in a window.
(c) Children playing in the street.
(d) A house for sale.

4. What terrible event did Lutie witness on Christmas Day at the Chandlers'?
(a) She watched Mr. Chandler fly into a drunken rage.
(b) She watched as the Chandler's son threw a temper tantrum over his Christmas gifts.
(c) She witnessed Mrs. Chandler slap Mr. Chandler in the face.
(d) She witnessed Mr. Chandler's brother shoot himself beside the Christmas tree while everyone was in the room.

5. How does Lutie feel about Mrs. Chandler?
(a) She thinks Mrs. Chandler is an unattractive woman.
(b) She thinks Mrs. Chandler is not very intelligent.
(c) She thinks Mrs. Chandler is heavily medicated.
(d) She believes Mrs. Chandler is nice but that she lacks interest in her family.