1. What do Mrs. Chandler's mother and her white friends seem to believe about black women?
(a) They seem to think that black women are promiscuous and that white men sexually desire them.
(b) They seem to think that black women are hard workers who take great care of their families.
(c) They seem to think black women are trustworthy and deserve better pay.
(d) They seem to think that black women are lazy and fail to complete the tasks assigned to them.

2. What does Lutie assume the super has done to the dog as she leaves the apartment?
(a) Lutie assumes the super kicked the dog again as he did when Lutie first rang his doorbell.
(b) Lutie assumes the super let the dog out to use the bathroom.
(c) Lutie assumes the super begins playing with the dog.
(d) Lutie assumes the super goes to feed the dog.

3. Which behaviors describe what Jones does in Lutie's apartment?
(a) He fixes the light fixtures in her bathroom and checks the heating system.
(b) He watches television and helps himself to a beer.
(c) He washes her dishes, makes her bed, and mops her floor.
(d) He smells her lipstick, crushes her blouse in his hands, and imagines drying her with towel.

4. Why did Lutie limit her visits home when working for the Chandlers?
(a) Lutie limited her visits to save money.
(b) Lutie did not have a car.
(c) Lutie enjoyed staying at the Chandlers'.
(d) Lutie did not want to see her husband.

5. How did Mrs. Hedges once embarrass Jones?
(a) By announcing that he could talk to her through the window rather than coming inside her apartment.
(b) By pointing out the lowly nature of his job.
(c) By calling him unattractive.
(d) By telling the neighborhood a private detail about him.