1. What proposition does Mrs. Hedges offer Lutie that causes Lutie to think, "If you live on this damn street you're supposed to want to earn a little extra money sleeping around nights"?
(a) Mrs. Hedges offers to allow Bub to shine shoes in her apartment.
(b) Mrs. Hedges tells Lutie that she knows of a white man who "would like her services".
(c) Mrs. Hedges offers to keep Bub for Lutie until Lutie gets off of work.
(d) Mrs. Hedges tells Lutie that she knows of a rich family looking for a maid's help.

2. Which statement does the author use to describe the Chandlers' view of Lutie?
(a) A "mistake if we ever made one."
(b) A "hard working black woman who adds warmth to our household."
(c) A "wench with no morals who would be easy to come by."
(d) A "fool of a girl, working so hard when her husband ought to be the one doing the work."

3. Who approaches Lutie just as she is about to leave Junto's?
(a) Jim, her husband.
(b) Boots Smith.
(c) Bub, her son.
(d) Mrs. Hedges.

4. What does Jones conclude about the best way to get to Lutie?
(a) He thinks the best way to get to Lutie is to have her kicked out of the apartment building.
(b) He thinks the best way to get to Lutie is through Bub.
(c) He thinks the best way to get to Lutie is to ruin her singing career.
(d) He thinks the best way to get to Lutie is to ignore her.

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