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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which best describes Lutie's fears about Bub's and Lil's relationship?
(a) Lutie fears Bub will develop a taste for the cigarettes and gin Lil gives him.
(b) Lutie fears Bub will not learn to smoke cigarettes properly.
(c) Lutie fears that Bub will cause her father and Lil to break up.
(d) Lutie fears Bub will fall in love with Lil.

2. What can the reader conclude is the profession of a pushcart man?
(a) A pushcart man helps people move items from one place to another.
(b) A pushcart man sells hot food.
(c) A pushcart man tells people where they can find housing.
(d) A pushcart man sells junk.

3. Why is Lutie so adamant about moving?
(a) She hates her neighborhood.
(b) Lutie has just received a raise and wants a bigger place.
(c) Lutie wants to get Bub away from Lil who drinks and smokes.
(d) Bub has been accepted to a new school.

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

5. Which literary element does the author use to give the wind its power?
(a) Alliteration.
(b) Foreshadowing.
(c) Personification.
(d) Symbolism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lutie visit Junto's?

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

3. What does Lutie contemplate on the bus ride home after she has spent the evening with Boots?

4. How does Jones behave with Min after seeing the postman?

5. What bit of wisdom did Mrs. Pizzini share with Lutie?

(see the answer key)

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