1. Which choice best illustrates the setting of the book?
(a) New York City on a hot and humid day in June of 1944.
(b) Brooklyn on a cold and windy day in November of 1944.
(c) New York City on a stormy night in November of 1944.
(d) New York City on a cold and windy day in November of 1944.

2. What saves Lutie from Boots' first exhibition of his sexual intentions?
(a) She points out the time which reminds Boots he has someplace to be.
(b) She jumps out of the car screaming.
(c) She begins crying frantically.
(d) A stranger walks up to the car and asks for a ride.

3. Why does Lutie allow Boots to stalk her like mere prey when she's completely aware of his intentions?
(a) She likes Boots and hopes she will be able to convince him to love her.
(b) She plans to rob Boots and is waiting for the perfect opportunity.
(c) She has dreams of being a singer and moving into a nicer home; she believes Boots may be a bridge to this lifestyle.
(d) She is still distraught over the failure of her marriage and hopes Boots can fill that void.

4. What effect does Lutie have on Jones?
(a) She makes him more aware of his lonliness.
(b) She makes him long for home.
(c) She makes him realize he doesn't love Min.
(d) She makes him see the importance of having a wife.

5. What does Boots tell Lutie when she asks him how he avoided the draft?
(a) He says that something is wrong with his heart.
(b) He says that something is wrong with his ear.
(c) He says that he has asthma.
(d) He says that he was too young at the time of the draft.