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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which literary element does the author use to give the wind its power?
(a) Alliteration.
(b) Symbolism.
(c) Personification.
(d) Foreshadowing.

2. How does The Casino appear when empty?
(a) Well-lit.
(b) Welcoming.
(c) Dirty.
(d) Dreary.

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

4. Which statement best describes Jones's emotions?
(a) Indifference, consistently preventing him from connecting with people.
(b) Hopelessness, often stopping any personal progress.
(c) Happiness, easily read all over his face.
(d) Anger, always on the verge of erupting.

5. How did Mrs. Chandler recognize Lutie in the train station?
(a) Lutie wore a name tag.
(b) Lutie waved frantically at Mrs. Chandler.
(c) Lutie had described her appearance to Mrs. Chandler over the telephone.
(d) Lutie was the only colored person in sight.

6. Which choice best illustrates the setting of the book?
(a) Brooklyn on a cold and windy day in November of 1944.
(b) New York City on a stormy night in November of 1944.
(c) New York City on a cold and windy day in November of 1944.
(d) New York City on a hot and humid day in June of 1944.

7. From whose point of view is Chapter 5 written?
(a) Jones's point of view.
(b) Mrs. Hedges's point of view.
(c) Bub's point of view.
(d) Min's point of view.

8. Which character is the first to be introduced?
(a) Bub.
(b) Lil.
(c) Min.
(d) Lutie.

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

10. 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 offers to keep Bub for Lutie until Lutie gets off of work.
(b) Mrs. Hedges tells Lutie that she knows of a rich family looking for a maid's help.
(c) Mrs. Hedges offers to allow Bub to shine shoes in her apartment.
(d) Mrs. Hedges tells Lutie that she knows of a white man who "would like her services".

11. How do the orchestra members behave toward Lutie after they hear her sing?
(a) They treat her nicely.
(b) They bow to her.
(c) They dismiss her.
(d) They try to soothe her since she is such a terrible singer.

12. What does Boots hand the motorcycle policeman when he is pulled over?
(a) His registration.
(b) A card with some information written on it.
(c) His license, a card, and some money.
(d) The title to his vehicle.

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

14. What does Lutie do when Boots makes his first attempt to seduce her?
(a) Begins to cry.
(b) Asks him to give her some space.
(c) Points out that it's getting late.
(d) Laughs and goes along.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bub feel in his mother's presence?

2. What does Bub contemplate while his mother is gone to sing for the orchestra members at The Casino?

3. After waking up from her nightmare about Jones and the neighborhood, how does Lutie feel?

4. Why is Lutie so adamant about moving?

5. Where does Lutie head after Mrs. Hedges has made her proposition?

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