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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Lutie head after Mrs. Hedges has made her proposition?
(a) The movies.
(b) Junto's Bar and Grill.
(c) Jones' apartment.
(d) The Chandlers'.

2. While in Connecticut, what valuable lesson does Lutie learn?
(a) "...Being rich is simple. It does not require much work at all."
(b) "...Not everyone can be rich. It requires a lot of hard work."
(c) "...anybody could be rich if he wanted to and worked hard enough and figured it out carefully enough."
(d) "...Black people will never be rich since it requires too much hard work and planning."

3. 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 goes to feed the dog.
(d) Lutie assumes the super begins playing with the dog.

4. Which choice best illustrates the setting of the book?
(a) New York City on a cold and windy day in November of 1944.
(b) Brooklyn on a cold and windy day in November of 1944.
(c) New York City on a stormy night in November of 1944.
(d) New York City on a hot and humid day in June of 1944.

5. Where do Lutie and Bub currently live?
(a) In an apartment by themselves.
(b) With Min and Jones.
(c) In Lutie's employer's basement.
(d) With Lutie's father and his girlfriend, Lil.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Lutie fantasize about while standing outside the super's apartment?

3. What bit of wisdom did Mrs. Pizzini share with Lutie?

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

5. How does Lutie feel about Bub shining shoes?

(see the answer key)

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