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

2. How have Min's views on paying rent changed since the beginning of the book?
(a) Min used to think paying rent was a waste of time, now she sees why it's necessary.
(b) Min used to think that paying rent was a man's job, now she sees that it's a woman's job.
(c) Min used to think that paying rent was so important, now she knows that having room to breathe is far more important.
(d) Min used to think that paying rent was too difficult, now she believes she can do it.

3. As she exists the train on her way to the butcher shop, how does Lutie account for many of her problems?
(a) Lutie feels like all of her problems would fade if she had more money.
(b) Lutie feels like the majority of her problems have to do with Bub.
(c) Lutie feels like her problems are only temporary.
(d) Lutie blames most of her problems on her husband.

4. Why does Lutie visit Junto's?
(a) To find a new husband.
(b) To hide from Bub.
(c) To gossip with the women.
(d) To escape her apartment.

5. What leads Bub to tell Jones he's ready to make some extra money?
(a) His realization that his father is never coming back.
(b) His desire for a new pair of shoes.
(c) His mother's growing frustration.
(d) His need to get away from his mother.