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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What disturbs Lutie about the woman sitting at the open window at the apartment building?
(a) Lutie is disturbed by the woman's voice.
(b) Lutie is disturbed by the woman's eyes.
(c) Lutie is disturbed by the woman's laziness.
(d) Lutie is disturbed by the woman's brashness.

2. Why does Lutie allow Boots to stalk her like mere prey when she's completely aware of his intentions?
(a) She plans to rob Boots and is waiting for the perfect opportunity.
(b) She is still distraught over the failure of her marriage and hopes Boots can fill that void.
(c) She likes Boots and hopes she will be able to convince him to love her.
(d) She has dreams of being a singer and moving into a nicer home; she believes Boots may be a bridge to this lifestyle.

3. How does Jones believe getting closer to Bub will serve his interests?
(a) He thinks Bub can help him around the building for free.
(b) He believes if he gets close to the boy, it will be easier to get close to Lutie.
(c) He believes Bub will make it easier to get a job in the school system.
(d) He thinks Bub can help him cheat on Min without being caught.

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

5. After returning home from her drive with Boots, what does Lutie discover in her closet?
(a) That her blouse has been crushed and hung in a different spot.
(b) That her shoes have been scattered about.
(c) That Bub has hung some of his clothes there.
(d) That she has nothing clean to wear.

6. What does the author reveal about Min in chapter 5 that was previously unknown?
(a) Min hates Jones.
(b) Min wants to marry Jones.
(c) Min has been working in Mrs. Hedges's house of ill repute.
(d) Min may behave timidly, but she is aware of what is going on with Jones.

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

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

9. What does Lutie do when Boots makes his first attempt to seduce her?
(a) Begins to cry.
(b) Points out that it's getting late.
(c) Laughs and goes along.
(d) Asks him to give her some space.

10. How do the orchestra members react to Lutie when Boots introduces her?
(a) As if they were eager to get to know her.
(b) As if she were interrupting something.
(c) As if she were just another girl Boots had picked up.
(d) As if she were the most beautiful woman they'd ever seen.

11. Why did Lutie limit her visits home when working for the Chandlers?
(a) Lutie limited her visits to save money.
(b) Lutie did not have a car.
(c) Lutie did not want to see her husband.
(d) Lutie enjoyed staying at the Chandlers'.

12. What does Jones see in the bedroom that stops him in his tracks?
(a) He sees the dog.
(b) He sees Min with a knife in her hand.
(c) He sees the window ajar and Min throwing things through it.
(d) He sees a cross hanging on the bed.

13. What's wrong with Min's feet?
(a) Min's feet are too small for her body.
(b) Min's feet have a terrible odor.
(c) Min is pigeon-toed.
(d) Min has terrible bunions.

14. What type of business does Mrs. Hedges run?
(a) A daycare.
(b) A whorehouse.
(c) A bootleg liquor operation.
(d) A hair salon.

15. What does Boots tell Lutie when she asks him how he avoided the draft?
(a) He says that something is wrong with his heart.
(b) He says that something is wrong with his ear.
(c) He says that he was too young at the time of the draft.
(d) He says that he has asthma.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of advice does Mrs. Hedges offer Min?

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

3. How do the elderly women in the neighborhood feel about The Junto?

4. Which choice best illustrates the setting of the book?

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

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