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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Lutie find when she entered her home after receiving her father's letter?
(a) A woman in her house cooking supper.
(b) Her father and Lil visiting the family.
(c) Bub and Jim playing cards.
(d) A woman in her bed.

2. How does driving his car make Boots feel?
(a) Like a hypocrite.
(b) Like a superstar.
(c) Like he can conquer the world.
(d) Like a good mechanic.

3. Why does Jones find so much comfort in the dark basement of the apartment building?
(a) He has spent so much time in similar places.
(b) He likes the cloak of darkness.
(c) He likes the silence it offers.
(d) He feels invisible there.

4. What does Jones decide when he sees Lutie's look of triumph as she enters the apartment building after singing at The Casino?
(a) That he loves her.
(b) That he can no longer live his life in basements and dark corners.
(c) That he will have her that night.
(d) That he must kick Min out of his apartment.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lutie allow Boots to stalk her like mere prey when she's completely aware of his intentions?

2. Where is Boots' band scheduled to perform?

3. Which choice best illustrates the setting of the book?

4. What does the author reveal about Min in chapter 5 that was previously unknown?

5. Who calls for Boots as he is leaving The Casino?

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