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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which behaviors describe what Jones does in Lutie's apartment?
(a) He smells her lipstick, crushes her blouse in his hands, and imagines drying her with towel.
(b) He fixes the light fixtures in her bathroom and checks the heating system.
(c) He washes her dishes, makes her bed, and mops her floor.
(d) He watches television and helps himself to a beer.

2. From whose point of view is Chapter 5 written?
(a) Jones's point of view.
(b) Min's point of view.
(c) Bub's point of view.
(d) Mrs. Hedges's point of view.

3. Now that Lutie and Bub live alone, what is her biggest fear about leaving her son without supervision?
(a) She's afraid their relationship will fall apart.
(b) She's afraid that he will perform his chores without someone to stay on top of him.
(c) She's afraid Bub will get caught up in gang life.
(d) She's afraid of the traffic he'll encounter while running around outside.

4. Which character is the first to be introduced?
(a) Lutie.
(b) Bub.
(c) Min.
(d) Lil.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Hedges respond to Min's attempt to leave her some money?

2. How does Bub feel about the school lunches?

3. Which best illustrates how Lutie shared the news about her new job at the Chandlers' with Jim?

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

5. Why is Lutie so adamant about moving?

(see the answer key)

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