1. Which choice best illustrates the setting of the book?
(a) Brooklyn on a cold and windy day in November of 1944.
(b) New York City on a stormy night in November of 1944.
(c) New York City on a hot and humid day in June of 1944.
(d) New York City on a cold and windy day in November of 1944.

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

3. What terrible event did Lutie witness on Christmas Day at the Chandlers'?
(a) She witnessed Mrs. Chandler slap Mr. Chandler in the face.
(b) She watched Mr. Chandler fly into a drunken rage.
(c) She witnessed Mr. Chandler's brother shoot himself beside the Christmas tree while everyone was in the room.
(d) She watched as the Chandler's son threw a temper tantrum over his Christmas gifts.

4. How does Mrs. Hedges respond to Min's attempt to leave her some money?
(a) Mrs. Hedges gladly takes the money.
(b) Mrs. Hedges outright refuses the money.
(c) Mrs. Hedges reluctanctly refuses the money.
(d) Mrs. Hedges tells Min to donate the money to charity.

5. How does Jones feel about Mrs. Hedges?
(a) He doesn't pay much attention to her.
(b) He likes her more than anyone in the neighborhood.
(c) He thinks she's a valuable member of the community.
(d) He strongly dislikes her.