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

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 his many gray hairs.
(c) She recognizes that he struggles with writing it.
(d) She recognizes that his hand is shaking terribly.

3. Now that Lutie and Bub live alone, what is her biggest fear about leaving her son without supervision?
(a) She's afraid that he will perform his chores without someone to stay on top of him.
(b) She's afraid of the traffic he'll encounter while running around outside.
(c) She's afraid Bub will get caught up in gang life.
(d) She's afraid their relationship will fall apart.

4. How does Lutie feel about Mrs. Chandler?
(a) She believes Mrs. Chandler is nice but that she lacks interest in her family.
(b) She thinks Mrs. Chandler is heavily medicated.
(c) She thinks Mrs. Chandler is an unattractive woman.
(d) She thinks Mrs. Chandler is not very intelligent.

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