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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Boots want to dodge the draft?
(a) He feels he has nothing to fight for.
(b) He is an only child and his mother cannot bear the thought of losing him.
(c) He is a brand new father and doesn't want to leave his son.
(d) He does not condone violence.

3. Why does the author choose to use animals to represent the neighborhood people in Lutie's nightmare?
(a) She uses this metaphor to emphasize Lutie's fear.
(b) She uses this metaphor to show the barbaric nature of the people.
(c) She uses this metaphor to reflect the poor treatment of black people.
(d) She uses this metaphor to reflect the helplessness of the people.

4. What allows Jones to conclude that Min will return home?
(a) He knows she has nowhere to go.
(b) Her favorite watch is on the nightstand.
(c) She has left a note indicating her return.
(d) Her table is still in the living room.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Hedges recall when Lutie leaves her apartment?

2. As she exists the train on her way to the butcher shop, how does Lutie account for many of her problems?

3. How does Boots behave on the ride home after Lutie has sung for the orchestra members at The Casino?

4. What does Jones ask Min to do for him after seeing the postman?

5. Why is Jones angry with Min after his encounter with Lutie and Mrs. Hedges?

(see the answer key)

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