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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is a job Jones has held?
(a) Cashier.
(b) Night watchman.
(c) Lounge singer.
(d) Mechanic.

2. How does Min's preacher dismiss her concerns?
(a) He tells her that her concerns are small and unimportant.
(b) He says, "Pass me the potatoes" while she is speaking.
(c) He says, "We all got our troubles, Sister. We all got our troubles."
(d) He laughs at her.

3. 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 tells Lutie that she knows of a white man who "would like her services".
(b) Mrs. Hedges offers to allow Bub to shine shoes in her apartment.
(c) Mrs. Hedges tells Lutie that she knows of a rich family looking for a maid's help.
(d) Mrs. Hedges offers to keep Bub for Lutie until Lutie gets off of work.

4. Which behaviors describe what Jones does in Lutie's apartment?
(a) He smells her lipstick, crushes her blouse in his hands, and imagines drying her with towel.
(b) He washes her dishes, makes her bed, and mops her floor.
(c) He fixes the light fixtures in her bathroom and checks the heating system.
(d) He watches television and helps himself to a beer.

5. What did the black community do after the stabbing incident?
(a) They did nothing, as they knew no action would be taken seriously.
(b) They looted and vandalized the bakery the dead man had stolen bread from in retaliation of the white owner who stabbed the man.
(c) They contacted the local newspapers to voice their concerns.
(d) They held a memorial service in his honor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which statement does the author use to describe the Chandlers' view of Lutie?

2. What prompts Lutie to recognize the dirt and grime in her apartment?

3. How does Min explain the vial of scarlet liquid to Jones?

4. What does Min decide to do about her miserable life with Jones?

5. From what point of view is Chapter 12 written?

(see the answer key)

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