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

2. 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.

3. 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 the job reflects Bub's low self esteem.
(c) She thinks it's inappropriate for a young boy to have a job while in school.
(d) She thinks it's a healthy way to teach him some responsibility.

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

5. What type of peace offering does Lutie offer Bub after slapping him?
(a) Lutie allows Bub to stay up past his bedtime.
(b) Lutie promises to buy Bub a new pair of shoes.
(c) Lutie scrapes together the money for him to go to a movie and sends him on his way.
(d) Lutie makes Bub a big dinner.