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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As she exists the train on her way to the butcher shop, how does Lutie account for many of her problems?
(a) Lutie blames most of her problems on her husband.
(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 feels like the majority of her problems have to do with Bub.

3. What does Lutie ask of Mrs. Pizzini?
(a) Lutie asks Mrs. Pizzini to write her a letter of reference since she has no work experience.
(b) Lutie asks Mrs. Pizzini for a job at her vegetable market.
(c) Lutie asks Mrs. Pizzini for marital advice.
(d) Lutie asks Mrs. Pizzini for a ride to the Chandlers'.

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

5. How did Mrs. Chandler recognize Lutie in the train station?
(a) Lutie waved frantically at Mrs. Chandler.
(b) Lutie had described her appearance to Mrs. Chandler over the telephone.
(c) Lutie was the only colored person in sight.
(d) Lutie wore a name tag.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which best describes Lutie's fears about Bub's and Lil's relationship?

2. What terrible event did Lutie witness on Christmas Day at the Chandlers'?

3. According to Granny, how do the meats in the butcher shop keep their fresh color?

4. How does Bub feel about being slapped by Lutie?

5. How might the relationship between Mrs. Chandler and Lutie be described?

(see the answer key)

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