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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Min think Jones kicked her in her bottom?
(a) Jones doesn't like the way Min looks as compared to Lutie.
(b) Jones is an evil man.
(c) Jones is angry about his job.
(d) Jones thinks Min is stupid and can't get anything right.

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

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

5. How do the orchestra members behave toward Lutie after they hear her sing?
(a) They try to soothe her since she is such a terrible singer.
(b) They treat her nicely.
(c) They bow to her.
(d) They dismiss her.

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

7. On her way up the steps to her apartment, who does Lutie see?
(a) Mary, one of Mrs. Hedges' girls, and a sailor.
(b) Jones and Min.
(c) Bub and a few of his friends.
(d) Boots.

8. Which character is the first to be introduced?
(a) Bub.
(b) Lil.
(c) Min.
(d) Lutie.

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

10. What did Jones tell the police about Mrs. Hedges?
(a) He told them that she was a drug dealer.
(b) He told them that she had killed a woman.
(c) He told them that she had kidnapped a neighborhood child.
(d) He told them that she was running a house of ill repute.

11. 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.

12. Why does Bub ask Lutie if he can read while she's at The Casino?
(a) He just got a new book from the library.
(b) He's afraid of the dark.
(c) He wants to occupy his mind.
(d) He needs to catch up on some school work.

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

14. Of what is Boots speaking when he says, "Wrapped up and tied up for as long as you want it"?
(a) Himself as a offer to Lutie.
(b) Lutie's acceptance of the job as the band's singer.
(c) His offer of free drinks to Lutie whenever she visits The Casino.
(d) His car as a gift to Lutie.

15. What bit of wisdom did Mrs. Pizzini share with Lutie?
(a) "It's best that the man do the work when the babies are young. And when the man is young. Not good for the woman to work when she's young. Not good for the man."
(b) "It's best that the man and woman work when the babies are young. And when they both are young. That is what's best for the family."
(c) "It's best that the woman do the work when the babies are young. And when the woman is young. Not good for the man to work when he's young. Not good for the woman."
(d) "It's best not to work at all when the babies are young. A family should not be interrupted with work."

Short Answer Questions

1. How does driving his car make Boots feel?

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

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

4. Which statement does the author use to describe the Chandlers' view of Lutie?

5. How does Jones feel about Mrs. Hedges?

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