1. What bit of wisdom did Mrs. Pizzini share with Lutie?
(a) "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."
(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 not to work at all when the babies are young. A family should not be interrupted with work."
(d) "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."

2. How does Boots respond to Lutie's question about how he's able to get gas for his car?
(a) He says that she should mind her business.
(b) He says that gas is not that hard to find.
(c) He says that if you pay the right price you can get gas.
(d) He says that he gets the gas from his father's auto shop.

3. As the story begins, what is Lutie looking at?
(a) A house for sale.
(b) Her reflection in a window.
(c) Children playing in the street.
(d) An apartment for rent.

4. How does Jones believe getting closer to Bub will serve his interests?
(a) He thinks Bub can help him around the building for free.
(b) He believes Bub will make it easier to get a job in the school system.
(c) He believes if he gets close to the boy, it will be easier to get close to Lutie.
(d) He thinks Bub can help him cheat on Min without being caught.

5. What effect does Lutie have on Jones?
(a) She makes him more aware of his lonliness.
(b) She makes him realize he doesn't love Min.
(c) She makes him see the importance of having a wife.
(d) She makes him long for home.