1. What disturbs Lutie about the woman sitting at the open window at the apartment building?
(a) Lutie is disturbed by the woman's brashness.
(b) Lutie is disturbed by the woman's laziness.
(c) Lutie is disturbed by the woman's eyes.
(d) Lutie is disturbed by the woman's voice.

2. What do Mrs. Chandler's mother and her white friends seem to believe about black women?
(a) They seem to think that black women are hard workers who take great care of their families.
(b) They seem to think black women are trustworthy and deserve better pay.
(c) They seem to think that black women are lazy and fail to complete the tasks assigned to them.
(d) They seem to think that black women are promiscuous and that white men sexually desire them.

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

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

5. What bit of wisdom did Mrs. Pizzini share with Lutie?
(a) "It's best that the man and woman work when the babies are young. And when they both are young. That is what's best for the family."
(b) "It's best that the man do the work when the babies are young. And when the man is young. Not good for the woman to work when she's young. Not good for the man."
(c) "It's best not to work at all when the babies are young. A family should not be interrupted with work."
(d) "It's best that the woman do the work when the babies are young. And when the woman is young. Not good for the man to work when he's young. Not good for the woman."