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 hard workers who take great care of their families.
(b) They seem to think that black women are promiscuous and that white men sexually desire them.
(c) They seem to think that black women are lazy and fail to complete the tasks assigned to them.
(d) They seem to think black women are trustworthy and deserve better pay.

2. What does Lutie notice about the super as he writes out her receipt?
(a) She recognizes that he has charged her too little.
(b) She recognizes that he struggles with writing it.
(c) She recognizes his many gray hairs.
(d) She recognizes that his hand is shaking terribly.

3. Which best describes Lutie's fears about Bub's and Lil's relationship?
(a) Lutie fears Bub will not learn to smoke cigarettes properly.
(b) Lutie fears Bub will develop a taste for the cigarettes and gin Lil gives him.
(c) Lutie fears that Bub will cause her father and Lil to break up.
(d) Lutie fears Bub will fall in love with Lil.

4. How does Lutie feel about Bub shining shoes?
(a) She believes if he shines shoes at this age, he'll be performing other low paying menial jobs when he's a grown man.
(b) She thinks it's inappropriate for a young boy to have a job while in school.
(c) She thinks the job reflects Bub's low self esteem.
(d) She thinks it's a healthy way to teach him some responsibility.

5. Why is Lutie so adamant about moving?
(a) Lutie wants to get Bub away from Lil who drinks and smokes.
(b) She hates her neighborhood.
(c) Lutie has just received a raise and wants a bigger place.
(d) Bub has been accepted to a new school.