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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Jones tell the police about Mrs. Hedges?
(a) He told them that she had kidnapped a neighborhood child.
(b) He told them that she was running a house of ill repute.
(c) He told them that she had killed a woman.
(d) He told them that she was a drug dealer.

2. What leads Bub to tell Jones he's ready to make some extra money?
(a) His mother's growing frustration.
(b) His need to get away from his mother.
(c) His desire for a new pair of shoes.
(d) His realization that his father is never coming back.

3. How does Miss Rinner feel about her students and their families?
(a) She can easily identify with them.
(b) She's fond of them.
(c) She's disgusted and scared of them.
(d) She's supportive of their struggles.

4. Which best illustrates how Lutie shared the news about her new job at the Chandlers' with Jim?
(a) She read Jim the letter in a monotone voice, sure not to express her joy.
(b) She showed Jim the letter but did not share her joy.
(c) She showed Jim the letter and jumped into his arms with excitement.
(d) She expressed the contents of the letter with Jim and explained how happy she was.

5. How does Jones behave with Min after seeing the postman?
(a) He is unusually friendly.
(b) He's more talkative than usual.
(c) He's extremely affectionate.
(d) He's a bit meaner than usual.

Short Answer Questions

1. Now that Lutie and Bub live alone, what is her biggest fear about leaving her son without supervision?

2. Why does Boots want to dodge the draft?

3. What does Boots remind Lutie of?

4. How does Bub react to Jones' proposal for making some extra money?

5. Why does Bub ask Lutie if he can read while she's at The Casino?

(see the answer key)

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