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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Bub feel about being slapped by Lutie?
(a) He is understanding of Lutie's reaction.
(b) He's upset and thinks Lutie is preventing him from earning a little extra money.
(c) He seems unphased as Lutie hits him often.
(d) He is embarrassed and secretly mocks his mother.

3. What does Jones discover when he gets home from Lutie's?
(a) He discovers that his electricity has been shut off.
(b) He discovers that Min has prepared a fabulous dinner.
(c) He discovers that Min and another man are in his apartment.
(d) He discovers that Min isn't home and that all her best clothes are gone.

4. Which of the following is a job Jones has held?
(a) Lounge singer.
(b) Cashier.
(c) Mechanic.
(d) Night watchman.

5. How does Min's preacher dismiss her concerns?
(a) He says, "We all got our troubles, Sister. We all got our troubles."
(b) He laughs at her.
(c) He tells her that her concerns are small and unimportant.
(d) He says, "Pass me the potatoes" while she is speaking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Lutie find when she entered her home after receiving her father's letter?

2. How does Bub feel about the school lunches?

3. Why does Min think Jones kicked her in her bottom?

4. Which best illustrates how Lutie shared the news about her new job at the Chandlers' with Jim?

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

(see the answer key)

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