1. Which choice best illustrates the setting of the book?
(a) New York City on a stormy night in November of 1944.
(b) Brooklyn on a cold and windy day 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 brashness.
(c) Lutie is disturbed by the woman's voice.
(d) Lutie is disturbed by the woman's laziness.

3. What does Lutie notice about Jones' apartment?
(a) Lutie notes how the super's apartment seems to have no personal touches that would make it feel like a home.
(b) Lutie notes how colorfully the super's apartment is decorated.
(c) Lutie notes how the super's apartment is too chilly.
(d) Lutie notes how dirty and unkempt the super's apartment is.

4. How might the relationship between Mrs. Chandler and Lutie be described?
(a) Mrs. Chandler behaved angrily in private and pretended to be nice to Lutie in public.
(b) Mrs. Chandler ignored Lutie in private and paid special attention to her in public.
(c) Mrs. Chandler's behavior did not differ privately or publicly.
(d) Mrs. Chandler seemed to be Lutie's friend in private, but then publicly dismissed her to establish Lutie's status as the hired help.

5. After returning from her visit with David, what does Min do differently at home?
(a) She refuses to cook.
(b) She slams the door rather than closing it quietly.
(c) She ignores Jones's requests for dinner.
(d) She tosses things about in the bedroom.