2. How does Jones feel about Mrs. Hedges?
(a) He doesn't pay much attention to her.
(b) He strongly dislikes her.
(c) He likes her more than anyone in the neighborhood.
(d) He thinks she's a valuable member of the community.

3. What does Lutie notice about the super as he writes out her receipt?
(a) She recognizes his many gray hairs.
(b) She recognizes that he has charged her too little.
(c) She recognizes that he struggles with writing it.
(d) She recognizes that his hand is shaking terribly.

4. What allows Jones to conclude that Min will return home?
(a) Her table is still in the living room.
(b) Her favorite watch is on the nightstand.
(c) He knows she has nowhere to go.
(d) She has left a note indicating her return.

5. Where is Boots' band scheduled to perform?
(a) The library.
(b) The Casino.
(c) The Junto.
(d) The Hilton.

6. 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.

7. What worries Lutie about Boots' driving?
(a) He is a risky driver.
(b) He is driving without his glasses.
(c) He is a slow driver.
(d) He is driving in the rain.

8. Which statement best describes Jones's emotions?
(a) Indifference, consistently preventing him from connecting with people.
(b) Happiness, easily read all over his face.
(c) Hopelessness, often stopping any personal progress.
(d) Anger, always on the verge of erupting.

9. Which best illustrates how Lutie shared the news about her new job at the Chandlers' with Jim?
(a) She read Jim the letter in a monotone voice, sure not to express her joy.
(b) She showed Jim the letter and jumped into his arms with excitement.
(c) She expressed the contents of the letter with Jim and explained how happy she was.
(d) She showed Jim the letter but did not share her joy.

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

11. What saves Lutie from Boots' first exhibition of his sexual intentions?
(a) A stranger walks up to the car and asks for a ride.
(b) She jumps out of the car screaming.
(c) She begins crying frantically.
(d) She points out the time which reminds Boots he has someplace to be.

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

13. How might the relationship between Mrs. Chandler and Lutie be described?
(a) Mrs. Chandler behaved angrily in private and pretended to be nice to Lutie in public.
(b) Mrs. Chandler's behavior did not differ privately or publicly.
(c) Mrs. Chandler ignored Lutie in private and paid special attention to her in public.
(d) Mrs. Chandler seemed to be Lutie's friend in private, but then publicly dismissed her to establish Lutie's status as the hired help.

14. What terrible event did Lutie witness on Christmas Day at the Chandlers'?
(a) She witnessed Mrs. Chandler slap Mr. Chandler in the face.
(b) She witnessed Mr. Chandler's brother shoot himself beside the Christmas tree while everyone was in the room.
(c) She watched as the Chandler's son threw a temper tantrum over his Christmas gifts.
(d) She watched Mr. Chandler fly into a drunken rage.

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.