1. Which best describes Lutie's fears about Bub's and Lil's relationship?
(a) Lutie fears Bub will fall in love with Lil.
(b) Lutie fears Bub will not learn to smoke cigarettes properly.
(c) Lutie fears that Bub will cause her father and Lil to break up.
(d) Lutie fears Bub will develop a taste for the cigarettes and gin Lil gives him.

2. Which best illustrates how Lutie shared the news about her new job at the Chandlers' with Jim?
(a) She showed Jim the letter and jumped into his arms with excitement.
(b) She showed Jim the letter but did not share her joy.
(c) She expressed the contents of the letter with Jim and explained how happy she was.
(d) She read Jim the letter in a monotone voice, sure not to express her joy.

3. How does Jones believe getting closer to Bub will serve his interests?
(a) He thinks Bub can help him around the building for free.
(b) He thinks Bub can help him cheat on Min without being caught.
(c) He believes Bub will make it easier to get a job in the school system.
(d) He believes if he gets close to the boy, it will be easier to get close to Lutie.

4. Which character is the first to be introduced?
(a) Bub.
(b) Min.
(c) Lil.
(d) Lutie.

5. How does Min feel after visiting the root doctor?
(a) She is hopeful that Jones will change.
(b) She is sad to be home again.
(c) She realizes the root doctor was a fool and is ashamed to have believed in him.
(d) She has a new determination.