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The Street | Quiz

Ann Petry
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The Street | Quiz

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1)

What does Boots invite Lutie to do? (from Chapter 6)

Work as a barmaid at Junto's.
Have free drinks all night long.
Play songs on the jukebox for free.
Audition for a band.
2)

Which adjective best describes Boots' apartment building? (from Chapter 17)

Humongous.
Lavish.
Shabby.
Discreet.
3)

What worries Lutie about Boots' driving? (from Chapter 7)

He is a risky driver.
He is a slow driver.
He is driving without his glasses.
He is driving in the rain.
4)

How do the elderly women in the neighborhood feel about The Junto? (from Chapter 6)

They're indifferent to it.
They love it.
They think it is an important part of the community.
They hate it.
5)

What has Lutie heard about Jim since leaving him at her former apartment? (from Chapter 7)

That he had been trying to contact her.
That he had been in a terrible car accident.
That he has left town.
That he and his mistress married.
6)

How do the orchestra members react to Lutie when Boots introduces her? (from Chapter 9)

As if she were the most beautiful woman they'd ever seen.
As if she were just another girl Boots had picked up.
As if she were interrupting something.
As if they were eager to get to know her.
7)

What does Boots say when Lutie calls him from the payphone? (from Chapter 17)

He hangs up the telephone.
He tells her he is on his way to get her.
He pretends not to know who she is.
He tells her he wants to see her and invites her to his apartment.
8)

What has been an effect of Lutie's hysterical fear? (from Chapter 18)

The fear has pushed her away from Bub.
The fear has made her long for her husband.
The fear made her see things that don't exist and feel things that aren't there.
The fear has made her afraid to go outside of her house.
9)

How does the reporter describe the man who was stabbed to death? (from Chapter 8)

He describes him as "desperate and lonely."
He describes him a "handsome fellow."
He describes him a "clean cut business man."
Despite his slim figure, he describes him as a "burly negro."
10)

How does Boots respond to Lutie's question about how he's able to get gas for his car? (from Chapter 7)

He says that gas is not that hard to find.
He says that she should mind her business.
He says that if you pay the right price you can get gas.
He says that he gets the gas from his father's auto shop.
11)

How does Min explain the vial of scarlet liquid to Jones? (from Chapter 12)

She says that she's never seen it before.
She says that it's a supplement from the root doctor.
She says that it is nail polish remover.
She says that it is heart medicine.
12)

Of what is Boots speaking when he says, "Wrapped up and tied up for as long as you want it"? (from Chapter 9)

Lutie's acceptance of the job as the band's singer.
His car as a gift to Lutie.
Himself as a offer to Lutie.
His offer of free drinks to Lutie whenever she visits The Casino.
13)

What does Lutie contemplate on the bus ride home after she has spent the evening with Boots? (from Chapter 7)

Lutie considers what she'll make for dinner.
Lutie compares Boots to Jim.
Lutie decides to quit her job at the Chandlers'.
Lutie dreams about being a famous singer.
14)

Who bloodies Bub's nose? (from Chapter 14)

Gray Cap.
Junto.
Lutie.
Jones.
15)

What saves Lutie from Boots' first exhibition of his sexual intentions? (from Chapter 6)

A stranger walks up to the car and asks for a ride.
She jumps out of the car screaming.
She begins crying frantically.
She points out the time which reminds Boots he has someplace to be.
16)

How does Boots reconcile his decision to let Junto have his way with Lutie? (from Chapter 11)

He doesn't think Lutie is worth losing his lifestyle over.
He is not really attracted to Lutie.
He is afraid of Junto.
He thinks Junto deserves some happiness.
17)

What does Bub do that makes him believe he will have to quit the mail scheme? (from Chapter 14)

He lies to an elderly lady without hesitation.
He is fearful Mrs. Hedges will tell Lutie what he's doing.
He gets into a fight.
He is unable to afford a gift for Lutie.
18)

What has Mrs. Hedges determined about her life since the fire? (from Chapter 10)

That she has been given too many burdens to carry.
That friends are the most important things in the world.
That she will always be alone.
That life is too valuable to be wasted.
19)

What does Jones believe will make him "go to pieces"? (from Chapter 16)

He believes he will go to pieces without Min.
He believes he will go to pieces if he continues to see crosses all around him.
He believes he will go to pieces if Lutie refuses to be with him.
He believes he will go to pieces if Mrs. Hedges doesn't let him in her apartment.
20)

Why is Lutie infuriated by Mrs. Hedges' mention of the nice white gentleman, Mr. Junto? (from Chapter 18)

Lutie is disgusted by Mrs. Hedges' line of business.
Lutie knows that Junto is the reason her singing career did not work out.
Lutie hates when Mrs. Hedges tries to make small talk with her.
Lutie knows that Junto and Mrs. Hedges are plotting against her.
21)

Why does the author choose to use animals to represent the neighborhood people in Lutie's nightmare? (from Chapter 8)

She uses this metaphor to show the barbaric nature of the people.
She uses this metaphor to emphasize Lutie's fear.
She uses this metaphor to reflect the helplessness of the people.
She uses this metaphor to reflect the poor treatment of black people.
22)

How did white people treat Boots before he began working for Junto? (from Chapter 11)

They treated Boots like an animal.
They treated Boots like he was an idiot.
They treated Boots as their equal.
They treated Boots well.
23)

What does Bub contemplate while his mother is gone to sing for the orchestra members at The Casino? (from Chapter 9)

How he can get out of eating the school lunch.
How he can relay to Jones his mother's demand that the man no longer enter the apartment.
How he can make some extra money without angering her.
How he can express his fear of the dark to her.
24)

Which statement best describes Boots' feelings about white people? (from Chapter 11)

He is indifferent to white people.
He admires their business sense.
He hates them passionately.
He loves them.
25)

What does Lutie do when Boots makes his first attempt to seduce her? (from Chapter 6)

Points out that it's getting late.
Laughs and goes along.
Asks him to give her some space.
Begins to cry.
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