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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why hasn't Lutie divorced Jim?
(a) She does not believe in divorce.
(b) She still loves him.
(c) She can't afford it.
(d) She can't find the time to file the paperwork.

2. How does Lutie feel about Bub shining shoes?
(a) She thinks it's a healthy way to teach him some responsibility.
(b) She believes if he shines shoes at this age, he'll be performing other low paying menial jobs when he's a grown man.
(c) She thinks the job reflects Bub's low self esteem.
(d) She thinks it's inappropriate for a young boy to have a job while in school.

3. How does Mrs. Hedges respond to Min's attempt to leave her some money?
(a) Mrs. Hedges outright refuses the money.
(b) Mrs. Hedges reluctanctly refuses the money.
(c) Mrs. Hedges tells Min to donate the money to charity.
(d) Mrs. Hedges gladly takes the money.

4. From what point of view is Chapter 12 written?
(a) From Jones'.
(b) From Min's.
(c) From Bub's.
(d) From the narrator's.

5. How does Min feel after visiting the root doctor?
(a) She is hopeful that Jones will change.
(b) She has a new determination.
(c) She realizes the root doctor was a fool and is ashamed to have believed in him.
(d) She is sad to be home again.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reader able to gather from Jones' disjointed thoughts as he rages about his encounter with Lutie and Mrs. Hedges?

2. Why does the author choose to use animals to represent the neighborhood people in Lutie's nightmare?

3. What does Lutie believe lies ahead for Bub since being taken away by the postal investigators?

4. Why does Min think Jones kicked her in her bottom?

5. What does Jones see in the bedroom that stops him in his tracks?

(see the answer key)

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