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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What proposition does Mrs. Hedges offer Lutie that causes Lutie to think, "If you live on this damn street you're supposed to want to earn a little extra money sleeping around nights"?
(a) Mrs. Hedges offers to keep Bub for Lutie until Lutie gets off of work.
(b) Mrs. Hedges tells Lutie that she knows of a white man who "would like her services".
(c) Mrs. Hedges tells Lutie that she knows of a rich family looking for a maid's help.
(d) Mrs. Hedges offers to allow Bub to shine shoes in her apartment.

2. 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.

3. 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's behavior did not differ privately or publicly.
(c) Mrs. Chandler seemed to be Lutie's friend in private, but then publicly dismissed her to establish Lutie's status as the hired help.
(d) Mrs. Chandler ignored Lutie in private and paid special attention to her in public.

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 expressed the contents of the letter with Jim and explained how happy she was.
(c) She showed Jim the letter and jumped into his arms with excitement.
(d) She showed Jim the letter but did not share her joy.

5. What did the letter from Lutie's father say?
(a) "Dear Lutie: You better come home. Jim's been carrying on with another woman. Pop."
(b) "Dear Lutie: You better come home. Jim's found a job and there's no need for you to work so much anymore."
(c) "Dear Lutie: You better come home. Bub's grades are suffering since you've been gone.
(d) "Dear Lutie: You better come home. Lil has passed away and I need your help."

Short Answer Questions

1. What disturbs Lutie about the woman sitting at the open window at the apartment building?

2. Why is Lutie so adamant about moving?

3. What does Lutie assume the super has done to the dog as she leaves the apartment?

4. What does Lutie notice about the super as he writes out her receipt?

5. What type of peace offering does Lutie offer Bub after slapping him?

(see the answer key)

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