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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Junto react to Mrs. Hedges eating chicken out of a trashcan?
(a) He asked her to help him collect bottles and cans and told her he would pay her for her work.
(b) He laughed at her and pointed her out to his friends.
(c) He called her a dirty old woman.
(d) He grabbed the chicken out of her hand and told her to have some respect for herself.

2. What ultimate decision does Boots make about Lutie after meeting with Junto?
(a) Boots decides to ask Lutie to marry him.
(b) Boots decides that Lutie is not the best singer he's ever heard.
(c) Boots decides that he will not pay Lutie for singing and that he'll try to convince her to show Junto some interest.
(d) Boots decides that he is in love with Lutie and cannot live without her.

3. How does The Casino appear when empty?
(a) Welcoming.
(b) Dirty.
(c) Well-lit.
(d) Dreary.

4. 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) Bub has been accepted to a new school.
(d) Lutie wants to get Bub away from Lil who drinks and smokes.

5. Why does Min's visit to David go so well?
(a) She has never had anyone to really listen to her and David does this.
(b) She thinks David is very handsome and asks him on a date.
(c) She enjoys the smell of the root doctor's dwellings.
(d) She is able to rest her feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. How have Min's views on paying rent changed since the beginning of the book?

2. How does Mrs. Hedges respond to Min's attempt to leave her some money?

3. How do the women in the street treat Jones?

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

5. What type of business does Mrs. Hedges run?

(see the answer key)

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