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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Now that Lutie and Bub live alone, what is her biggest fear about leaving her son without supervision?
(a) She's afraid their relationship will fall apart.
(b) She's afraid Bub will get caught up in gang life.
(c) She's afraid that he will perform his chores without someone to stay on top of him.
(d) She's afraid of the traffic he'll encounter while running around outside.

2. Lutie becomes furious when she sees Bub doing what?
(a) Holding a shoe shining kit.
(b) Playing with the neighborhood boys.
(c) Fighing in the street.
(d) Smoking cigarettes with Jones.

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

4. What idea for making money does Jones present to Bub?
(a) He tells Bub that he needs help figuring out a way to propose to Lutie.
(b) He tells Bub he can make money from the police by monitoring mail.
(c) He tells Bub that he wants to hire him as his assistant.
(d) He tells Bub he can make some extra money for his mom by delivering the neighbor's mail.

5. Where is Boots' band scheduled to perform?
(a) The Junto.
(b) The Casino.
(c) The Hilton.
(d) The library.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what is Boots speaking when he says, "Wrapped up and tied up for as long as you want it"?

2. After waking up from her nightmare about Jones and the neighborhood, how does Lutie feel?

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

4. What does Boots tell Lutie when she asks him how he avoided the draft?

5. Why did Lutie limit her visits home when working for the Chandlers?

(see the answer key)

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