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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While washing her blouse and realizing Jones has been through her possessions, what is Lutie sure of?
(a) That she is deathly afraid of Jones.
(b) That she will not wear the blouse for a very long time.
(c) That she must confront Jones.
(d) That she misses her husband, Jim.

2. What did the letter from Lutie's father say?
(a) "Dear Lutie: You better come home. Bub's grades are suffering since you've been gone.
(b) "Dear Lutie: You better come home. Jim's found a job and there's no need for you to work so much anymore."
(c) "Dear Lutie: You better come home. Lil has passed away and I need your help."
(d) "Dear Lutie: You better come home. Jim's been carrying on with another woman. Pop."

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

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

5. Lutie becomes furious when she sees Bub doing what?
(a) Smoking cigarettes with Jones.
(b) Holding a shoe shining kit.
(c) Playing with the neighborhood boys.
(d) Fighing in the street.

Short Answer Questions

1. After leaving the butcher shop, what does Lutie notice about the men who are watching the women carry their marketing bags?

2. Why did Lutie limit her visits home when working for the Chandlers?

3. What is Jones calling out in Lutie's nightmare?

4. Why does Min think Jones kicked her in her bottom?

5. How does Bub react to Jones' proposal for making some extra money?

(see the answer key)

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