1. What does Jones discover when he gets home from Lutie's?
(a) He discovers that his electricity has been shut off.
(b) He discovers that Min isn't home and that all her best clothes are gone.
(c) He discovers that Min and another man are in his apartment.
(d) He discovers that Min has prepared a fabulous dinner.

2. What does the author reveal about Min in chapter 5 that was previously unknown?
(a) Min has been working in Mrs. Hedges's house of ill repute.
(b) Min may behave timidly, but she is aware of what is going on with Jones.
(c) Min hates Jones.
(d) Min wants to marry Jones.

3. Which statement best describes Jones's emotions?
(a) Indifference, consistently preventing him from connecting with people.
(b) Hopelessness, often stopping any personal progress.
(c) Anger, always on the verge of erupting.
(d) Happiness, easily read all over his face.

4. After leaving the butcher shop, what does Lutie notice about the men who are watching the women carry their marketing bags?
(a) The men seem carefree as they watch the women who have returned from work and still have responsibilities in their own homes.
(b) The men seem unimpressed by the women's strength.
(c) The men seem eager to help the women with their burdens.
(d) The men seem concerned about unemployment.

5. How does Lutie feel about Mrs. Chandler?
(a) She thinks Mrs. Chandler is heavily medicated.
(b) She believes Mrs. Chandler is nice but that she lacks interest in her family.
(c) She thinks Mrs. Chandler is not very intelligent.
(d) She thinks Mrs. Chandler is an unattractive woman.