1. How was Mrs. Hedges affected by the fire?
(a) She vowed never to live alone again.
(b) She began having nightmares after her close friend died in the fire.
(c) She was badly scarred.
(d) She became deathly afraid of fire.

2. What does Jones decide when he sees Lutie's look of triumph as she enters the apartment building after singing at The Casino?
(a) That he must kick Min out of his apartment.
(b) That he can no longer live his life in basements and dark corners.
(c) That he will have her that night.
(d) That he loves her.

3. What does Boots invite Lutie to do?
(a) Have free drinks all night long.
(b) Audition for a band.
(c) Play songs on the jukebox for free.
(d) Work as a barmaid at Junto's.

4. Why does Boots want to dodge the draft?
(a) He is a brand new father and doesn't want to leave his son.
(b) He is an only child and his mother cannot bear the thought of losing him.
(c) He does not condone violence.
(d) He feels he has nothing to fight for.

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