1. What bit of wisdom did Mrs. Pizzini share with Lutie?
(a) "It's best not to work at all when the babies are young. A family should not be interrupted with work."
(b) "It's best that the man and woman work when the babies are young. And when they both are young. That is what's best for the family."
(c) "It's best that the woman do the work when the babies are young. And when the woman is young. Not good for the man to work when he's young. Not good for the woman."
(d) "It's best that the man do the work when the babies are young. And when the man is young. Not good for the woman to work when she's young. Not good for the man."

2. How does Bub feel about the school lunches?
(a) He loves the school lunches.
(b) The school lunches are too expensive.
(c) He hates the school lunches.
(d) The school lunches are always gone by the time he's ready to eat.

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

4. As she exists the train on her way to the butcher shop, how does Lutie account for many of her problems?
(a) Lutie feels like the majority of her problems have to do with Bub.
(b) Lutie feels like all of her problems would fade if she had more money.
(c) Lutie feels like her problems are only temporary.
(d) Lutie blames most of her problems on her husband.

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