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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Now that Lutie and Bub live alone, what is her biggest fear about leaving her son without supervision?
(a) She's afraid their relationship will fall apart.
(b) She's afraid of the traffic he'll encounter while running around outside.
(c) She's afraid Bub will get caught up in gang life.
(d) She's afraid that he will perform his chores without someone to stay on top of him.

2. 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.

3. What allows Jones to conclude that Min will return home?
(a) He knows she has nowhere to go.
(b) Her favorite watch is on the nightstand.
(c) She has left a note indicating her return.
(d) Her table is still in the living room.

4. What type of advice does Mrs. Hedges offer Min?
(a) Mrs. Hedges tells Min to come work for her.
(b) Mrs. Hedges tells Min to leave Jones.
(c) Mrs. Hedges promises that things will get better with time.
(d) Mrs. Hedges tells Min to go see The Prophet David who is a root doctor.

5. Lutie becomes furious when she sees Bub doing what?
(a) Holding a shoe shining kit.
(b) Smoking cigarettes with Jones.
(c) Playing with the neighborhood boys.
(d) Fighing in the street.

Short Answer Questions

1. How might the relationship between Mrs. Chandler and Lutie be described?

2. Which of the following is a job Jones has held?

3. Why is Lutie so adamant about moving?

4. What does Lutie assume the super has done to the dog as she leaves the apartment?

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

(see the answer key)

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