1. What has Mrs. Hedges determined about her life since the fire?
(a) That friends are the most important things in the world.
(b) That she will always be alone.
(c) That life is too valuable to be wasted.
(d) That she has been given too many burdens to carry.

2. How did Mrs. Hedges meet Junto?
(a) Mrs. Hedges met Junto through her dead father.
(b) Mrs. Hedges met Junto when she decided to apply for a job at The Casino.
(c) Mrs. Hedges met Junto when he asked her about the services she provided.
(d) Mrs. Hedges met Junto when she was scrounging for food and clothing after the fire.

3. How does Bub feel in his mother's presence?
(a) Confused.
(b) Safe.
(c) Uneasy.
(d) Annoyed.

4. Which describes the sequence of events that occurred after Lutie's father moved in with her family?
(a) His presence inspired Jim to try harder to find a decent-paying job.
(b) His glum attitude caused Lutie to find work outside of the house.
(c) His drinking and partying led to the state taking away the children.
(d) His girlfriend began to stay the night and the landlord threatened the family with eviction.

5. While in Connecticut, what valuable lesson does Lutie learn?
(a) "...anybody could be rich if he wanted to and worked hard enough and figured it out carefully enough."
(b) "...Not everyone can be rich. It requires a lot of hard work."
(c) "...Being rich is simple. It does not require much work at all."
(d) "...Black people will never be rich since it requires too much hard work and planning."