The Street Short Question Test Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapter 1

1. Which choice best illustrates the setting of the book?

New York City on a cold and windy day in November of 1944.

2. Which character is the first to be introduced?

Lutie.

3. Which literary element does the author use to give the wind its power?

Personification.

4. As the story begins, what is Lutie looking at?

An apartment for rent.

5. Where do Lutie and Bub currently live?

With Lutie's father and his girlfriend, Lil.

6. Why is Lutie so adamant about moving?

Lutie wants to get Bub away from Lil who drinks and smokes.

7. Which best describes Lutie's fears about Bub's and Lil's relationship?

Lutie fears Bub will develop a taste for the cigarettes and gin Lil gives him.

8. What disturbs Lutie about the woman sitting at the open window at the apartment building?

Lutie is disturbed...
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