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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the author choose to use animals to represent the neighborhood people in Lutie's nightmare?
(a) She uses this metaphor to reflect the helplessness of the people.
(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 emphasize Lutie's fear.

2. What is Lutie determined to do when the interaction between Boots and the motorcycle policeman is over?
(a) Ask Boots for some money.
(b) Get out of the car.
(c) Use Boots Smith to launch her singing career.
(d) Get home to Bub as soon as possible.

3. What does Boots say when Lutie calls him from the payphone?
(a) He pretends not to know who she is.
(b) He tells her he wants to see her and invites her to his apartment.
(c) He tells her he is on his way to get her.
(d) He hangs up the telephone.

4. Who calls for Boots as he is leaving The Casino?
(a) An unknown man.
(b) Mrs. Hedges.
(c) The bartender.
(d) Junto.

5. Why is Jones angry with Min after his encounter with Lutie and Mrs. Hedges?
(a) He hates that she never cooks or cleans.
(b) He knows she is trying to sabotage his relationship with Lutie.
(c) He blames her for letting the dog out, because the dog then jumped on Lutie.
(d) He catches her going through his personal items.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the elderly women in the neighborhood feel about The Junto?

2. Who is the white man that's interested in Lutie?

3. Which of the following is a job Jones has held?

4. From whose point of view is Chapter 5 written?

5. Which best illustrates how Lutie shared the news about her new job at the Chandlers' with Jim?

(see the answer key)

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