1. 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 colorfully the super's apartment is decorated.
(c) Lutie notes how dirty and unkempt the super's apartment is.
(d) Lutie notes how the super's apartment is too chilly.

2. What does Jones discover when he gets home from Lutie's?
(a) He discovers that Min and another man are in his apartment.
(b) He discovers that Min has prepared a fabulous dinner.
(c) He discovers that his electricity has been shut off.
(d) He discovers that Min isn't home and that all her best clothes are gone.

3. What does Lutie assume the super has done to the dog as she leaves the apartment?
(a) Lutie assumes the super let the dog out to use the bathroom.
(b) Lutie assumes the super goes to feed the dog.
(c) Lutie assumes the super kicked the dog again as he did when Lutie first rang his doorbell.
(d) Lutie assumes the super begins playing with the dog.

4. 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 tells Lutie that she knows of a rich family looking for a maid's help.
(c) Mrs. Hedges offers to keep Bub for Lutie until Lutie gets off of work.
(d) Mrs. Hedges offers to allow Bub to shine shoes in her apartment.

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