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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lutie visit Junto's?
(a) To find a new husband.
(b) To escape her apartment.
(c) To gossip with the women.
(d) To hide from Bub.

2. While in Connecticut, what valuable lesson does Lutie learn?
(a) "...anybody could be rich if he wanted to and worked hard enough and figured it out carefully enough."
(b) "...Being rich is simple. It does not require much work at all."
(c) "...Black people will never be rich since it requires too much hard work and planning."
(d) "...Not everyone can be rich. It requires a lot of hard work."

3. What does Lutie do when Boots makes his first attempt to seduce her?
(a) Points out that it's getting late.
(b) Laughs and goes along.
(c) Asks him to give her some space.
(d) Begins to cry.

4. What is Lutie determined to do when the interaction between Boots and the motorcycle policeman is over?
(a) Use Boots Smith to launch her singing career.
(b) Get out of the car.
(c) Ask Boots for some money.
(d) Get home to Bub as soon as possible.

5. How does Lutie feel about Bub shining shoes?
(a) She thinks the job reflects Bub's low self esteem.
(b) She thinks it's a healthy way to teach him some responsibility.
(c) She thinks it's inappropriate for a young boy to have a job while in school.
(d) She believes if he shines shoes at this age, he'll be performing other low paying menial jobs when he's a grown man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What effect does Lutie have on Jones?

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

3. On her way up the steps to her apartment, who does Lutie see?

4. How did Mrs. Hedges once embarrass Jones?

5. After leaving the butcher shop, what does Lutie notice about the men who are watching the women carry their marketing bags?

(see the answer key)

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