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

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

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

4. What does Lutie fantasize about while standing outside the super's apartment?
(a) Lutie fantasizes about Bub getting into trouble inside the apartment building.
(b) Lutie fantasizes about running out of the apartment building and finding a better place to live.
(c) Lutie fantasizes about cots in the hallway to accommodate more renters and about the woman in the window being a snake charmer.
(d) Lutie fantasizes about the appearance of the superintendent--she imagines him being extremely tall and gruesome looking.

5. How does Bub feel about being slapped by Lutie?
(a) He is understanding of Lutie's reaction.
(b) He is embarrassed and secretly mocks his mother.
(c) He's upset and thinks Lutie is preventing him from earning a little extra money.
(d) He seems unphased as Lutie hits him often.