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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What worries Lutie about Boots' driving?
(a) He is a slow driver.
(b) He is driving in the rain.
(c) He is driving without his glasses.
(d) He is a risky driver.

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

3. Where is Boots' band scheduled to perform?
(a) The Junto.
(b) The Casino.
(c) The library.
(d) The Hilton.

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

5. What proposition does Mrs. Hedges offer Lutie that causes Lutie to think, "If you live on this damn street you're supposed to want to earn a little extra money sleeping around nights"?
(a) Mrs. Hedges tells Lutie that she knows of a white man who "would like her services".
(b) Mrs. Hedges offers to allow Bub to shine shoes in her apartment.
(c) Mrs. Hedges offers to keep Bub for Lutie until Lutie gets off of work.
(d) Mrs. Hedges tells Lutie that she knows of a rich family looking for a maid's help.

6. 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 is sad to be home again.
(d) She realizes the root doctor was a fool and is ashamed to have believed in him.

7. How does Bub feel about the school lunches?
(a) He loves the school lunches.
(b) He hates the school lunches.
(c) The school lunches are too expensive.
(d) The school lunches are always gone by the time he's ready to eat.

8. Lutie becomes furious when she sees Bub doing what?
(a) Playing with the neighborhood boys.
(b) Smoking cigarettes with Jones.
(c) Holding a shoe shining kit.
(d) Fighing in the street.

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

10. After witnessing a woman's pocketbook being stolen, what does Lutie think about the street?
(a) That people have to behave better in order for it to improve.
(b) That it sucks the humanity out of people.
(c) That it's a lovely place to build character.
(d) That it will get better with time.

11. What does Lutie notice about Jones' apartment?
(a) Lutie notes how the super's apartment seems to have no personal touches that would make it feel like a home.
(b) Lutie notes how the super's apartment is too chilly.
(c) Lutie notes how dirty and unkempt the super's apartment is.
(d) Lutie notes how colorfully the super's apartment is decorated.

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

13. How does Lutie feel once arriving home from singing for the orchestra at The Casino?
(a) Triumphant.
(b) Exhausted.
(c) Angry.
(d) Lonely.

14. Which of the following is a job Jones has held?
(a) Cashier.
(b) Lounge singer.
(c) Mechanic.
(d) Night watchman.

15. On her way up the steps to her apartment, who does Lutie see?
(a) Jones and Min.
(b) Bub and a few of his friends.
(c) Mary, one of Mrs. Hedges' girls, and a sailor.
(d) Boots.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lutie's reaction to Boots' apparent attempts to charm her for a second time?

2. Which choice best illustrates the setting of the book?

3. Why is Lutie so adamant about moving?

4. Which statement does the author use to describe the Chandlers' view of Lutie?

5. Why did Lutie limit her visits home when working for the Chandlers?

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