1. Why wasn't Mrs. Hedges arrested when Jones reported her activities to the police?
(a) The police did not have enough evidence to make an arrest.
(b) Because Mrs. Hedges was thought to be too old to run a whorehouse.
(c) Because of her connections to Junto.
(d) The police viewed Jones as a crazy man who was making false allegations.

2. Which describes the sequence of events that occurred after Lutie's father moved in with her family?
(a) His glum attitude caused Lutie to find work outside of the house.
(b) His drinking and partying led to the state taking away the children.
(c) His girlfriend began to stay the night and the landlord threatened the family with eviction.
(d) His presence inspired Jim to try harder to find a decent-paying job.

3. What ultimate decision does Boots make about Lutie after meeting with Junto?
(a) Boots decides that he is in love with Lutie and cannot live without her.
(b) Boots decides to ask Lutie to marry him.
(c) Boots decides that Lutie is not the best singer he's ever heard.
(d) Boots decides that he will not pay Lutie for singing and that he'll try to convince her to show Junto some interest.

4. How does the reporter describe the man who was stabbed to death?
(a) He describes him a "handsome fellow."
(b) He describes him as "desperate and lonely."
(c) He describes him a "clean cut business man."
(d) Despite his slim figure, he describes him as a "burly negro."

5. What effect does the cross over Min's bed have on Jones?
(a) It creates a sense of guilt in him.
(b) It prevents him from harming Lutie.
(c) It prevents him from throwing Min out.
(d) It reminds him of past sins.