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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Mrs. Hedges meet Junto?

2. What does Mrs. Hedges recall when Lutie leaves her apartment?

3. How does Bub react to Jones' proposal for making some extra money?

4. According to Min, how does last winter's sky compare to this winter's sky?

5. How does Lutie respond to Junto's stipulations about the money?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does the author's decision to write Chapter 12 from Jones's point of view impacted the readers' impression of the character?

2. Describe Jones' inability to own any responsibility for the nature of his relationship with Lutie.

3. Though Min has left Jones at the end of Chapter 15, she still has thoughts of her inadequacy. What does her insinuating conversation with the pushcart man lead the reader to believe?

4. In Chapter 13, Lutie is yet again propositioned. She's presented with the opportunity to receive free singing lessons if she'd just allow Mr. Crosse to see her a couple of times a week. Lutie refuses. What drives Lutie's determination not to exchange her body for personal advancement?

5. It is both Lutie's presence and her absence that allows Jones to get a hold of Bub. Explain how this is possible.

6. Why does Junto refusal to fight in the war?

7. Analyze Mrs. Hedges' state of mind.

8. Why does Jones think that Min is standing between him and Lutie? Is this assumption reasonable? Explain.

9. Describe the significance of the money Lutie steals from Boots in Chapter 18.

10. What likely drew Junto to Mrs. Hedges?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In three or more paragraphs analyze the purpose of the following characters: Mrs. Hedges, Min, and Junto. Remember to consider their purpose in conjunction with the novel's theme. Once you've analyzed their purpose, comment on their effectiveness as characters. Has the author accomplished her goal with them? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The Street ends tragically. Not only is Lutie now a murderer, but she has abandoned her child. Considering the gravity of both of these acts, are you sympathetic to Lutie? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Min is a fairly docile character. Even though her mind is hard at work, she rarely voices an opinion, even about her own treatment. She juxtaposes other women who are quite different in nature. Mrs. Hedges is overtly vocal about what she thinks--giving unwarranted advice at times. Lutie may not always condemn things aloud, but she does not stand for them and will respond with some sort of action. In your opinion, which of the three characters best handles life? Whose approach has brought the most freedom? In contrast, which character's life choices have resulted in a less than desirable life? Support your ideas with evidence from the text.

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