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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lutie drop the subject of the draft when she knows Boots is lying?
(a) The topic seems to irritate Boots.
(b) She's really not interested.
(c) Boots asks her why she asks so many questions.
(d) She realizes that she is hungry and asks Boots to take her for a bite to eat.

2. What does Lutie ask of Mrs. Pizzini?
(a) Lutie asks Mrs. Pizzini for a job at her vegetable market.
(b) Lutie asks Mrs. Pizzini to write her a letter of reference since she has no work experience.
(c) Lutie asks Mrs. Pizzini for marital advice.
(d) Lutie asks Mrs. Pizzini for a ride to the Chandlers'.

3. What does Jones do when Lutie tries to unchain him in her dream?
(a) He thanks her profusely.
(b) He tries to kiss her.
(c) He places her in the chains.
(d) He eats her arm with his dog mouth.

4. What does Lutie think about Jones?
(a) Lutie thinks Jones is a stand-up guy.
(b) Lutie thinks Jones is obsessed with her.
(c) Lutie thinks Jones is immature.
(d) Lutie thinks Jones is less than human.

5. Why is Lutie so adamant about moving?
(a) She hates her neighborhood.
(b) Bub has been accepted to a new school.
(c) Lutie has just received a raise and wants a bigger place.
(d) Lutie wants to get Bub away from Lil who drinks and smokes.

6. How does driving his car make Boots feel?
(a) Like a hypocrite.
(b) Like he can conquer the world.
(c) Like a superstar.
(d) Like a good mechanic.

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 will not wear the blouse for a very long time.
(c) That she is deathly afraid of Jones.
(d) That she must confront Jones.

8. Which of the following is a job Jones has held?
(a) Mechanic.
(b) Lounge singer.
(c) Cashier.
(d) Night watchman.

9. How does Bub feel about the school lunches?
(a) The school lunches are too expensive.
(b) He hates the school lunches.
(c) He loves the school lunches.
(d) The school lunches are always gone by the time he's ready to eat.

10. What has Lutie heard about Jim since leaving him at her former apartment?
(a) That he had been trying to contact her.
(b) That he had been in a terrible car accident.
(c) That he has left town.
(d) That he and his mistress married.

11. Why hasn't Lutie divorced Jim?
(a) She still loves him.
(b) She can't find the time to file the paperwork.
(c) She does not believe in divorce.
(d) She can't afford it.

12. What does Jones discover when he gets home from Lutie's?
(a) He discovers that Min has prepared a fabulous dinner.
(b) He discovers that his electricity has been shut off.
(c) He discovers that Min and another man are in his apartment.
(d) He discovers that Min isn't home and that all her best clothes are gone.

13. What does Lutie notice about Jones' apartment?
(a) Lutie notes how the super's apartment is too chilly.
(b) Lutie notes how colorfully the super's apartment is decorated.
(c) Lutie notes how dirty and unkempt the super's apartment is.
(d) Lutie notes how the super's apartment seems to have no personal touches that would make it feel like a home.

14. Which choice best illustrates the setting of the book?
(a) New York City on a cold and windy day in November of 1944.
(b) New York City on a stormy night in November of 1944.
(c) Brooklyn on a cold and windy day in November of 1944.
(d) New York City on a hot and humid day in June of 1944.

15. How does Lutie feel about Bub shining shoes?
(a) She believes if he shines shoes at this age, he'll be performing other low paying menial jobs when he's a grown man.
(b) She thinks it's inappropriate for a young boy to have a job while in school.
(c) She thinks the job reflects Bub's low self esteem.
(d) She thinks it's a healthy way to teach him some responsibility.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which best describes Lutie's fears about Bub's and Lil's relationship?

2. What terrible event did Lutie witness on Christmas Day at the Chandlers'?

3. What allows Jones to conclude that Min will return home?

4. Why does Lutie allow Boots to stalk her like mere prey when she's completely aware of his intentions?

5. After waking up from her nightmare about Jones and the neighborhood, how does Lutie feel?

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