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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What leads Bub to tell Jones he's ready to make some extra money?
(a) His desire for a new pair of shoes.
(b) His mother's growing frustration.
(c) His need to get away from his mother.
(d) His realization that his father is never coming back.

2. From what point of view is Chapter 12 written?
(a) From the narrator's.
(b) From Jones'.
(c) From Min's.
(d) From Bub's.

3. How does Boots reconcile his decision to let Junto have his way with Lutie?
(a) He thinks Junto deserves some happiness.
(b) He is afraid of Junto.
(c) He is not really attracted to Lutie.
(d) He doesn't think Lutie is worth losing his lifestyle over.

4. How did Mrs. Hedges once embarrass Jones?
(a) By calling him unattractive.
(b) By telling the neighborhood a private detail about him.
(c) By pointing out the lowly nature of his job.
(d) By announcing that he could talk to her through the window rather than coming inside her apartment.

5. What does the author reveal about Min in chapter 5 that was previously unknown?
(a) Min hates Jones.
(b) Min has been working in Mrs. Hedges's house of ill repute.
(c) Min wants to marry Jones.
(d) Min may behave timidly, but she is aware of what is going on with Jones.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Boots behave on the ride home after Lutie has sung for the orchestra members at The Casino?

2. What was Boots' life like before he met Junto?

3. What does Mrs. Hedges tell Jones that he has growing on him?

4. What allows Jones to conclude that Min will return home?

5. How does Bub get out of Miss Rinner's class?

(see the answer key)

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