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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of business does Mrs. Hedges run?
(a) A bootleg liquor operation.
(b) A daycare.
(c) A whorehouse.
(d) A hair salon.

2. Why did Lutie limit her visits home when working for the Chandlers?
(a) Lutie did not have a car.
(b) Lutie did not want to see her husband.
(c) Lutie limited her visits to save money.
(d) Lutie enjoyed staying at the Chandlers'.

3. What has Lutie heard about Jim since leaving him at her former apartment?
(a) That he and his mistress married.
(b) That he had been in a terrible car accident.
(c) That he has left town.
(d) That he had been trying to contact her.

4. Why does everyone stop to hear Lutie sing along with the jukebox?
(a) She's singing their favorite song.
(b) She invites them over with her warm presence.
(c) Her voice relays a message that the lyrics are unable to convey.
(d) She sounds terrible.

5. Why does the author choose to use animals to represent the neighborhood people in Lutie's nightmare?
(a) She uses this metaphor to emphasize Lutie's fear.
(b) She uses this metaphor to reflect the poor treatment of black people.
(c) She uses this metaphor to show the barbaric nature of the people.
(d) She uses this metaphor to reflect the helplessness of the people.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Boots invite Lutie to do?

2. What is Jones calling out in Lutie's nightmare?

3. What does Jones do when Lutie tries to unchain him in her dream?

4. How does Boots respond to Lutie's question about how he's able to get gas for his car?

5. How does Jones feel about Mrs. Hedges?

(see the answer key)

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