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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After returning from her visit with David, what does Min do differently at home?
(a) She tosses things about in the bedroom.
(b) She slams the door rather than closing it quietly.
(c) She ignores Jones's requests for dinner.
(d) She refuses to cook.

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

3. How does the reporter describe the man who was stabbed to death?
(a) Despite his slim figure, he describes him as a "burly negro."
(b) He describes him a "clean cut business man."
(c) He describes him a "handsome fellow."
(d) He describes him as "desperate and lonely."

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

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

6. What is Lutie's reaction to Boots' apparent attempts to charm her for a second time?
(a) She expresses a need to be remarried.
(b) She tells him to get lost.
(c) She blushes.
(d) She doesn't reveal whether or not she's interested.

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

8. What do Mrs. Chandler's mother and her white friends seem to believe about black women?
(a) They seem to think that black women are hard workers who take great care of their families.
(b) They seem to think that black women are promiscuous and that white men sexually desire them.
(c) They seem to think that black women are lazy and fail to complete the tasks assigned to them.
(d) They seem to think black women are trustworthy and deserve better pay.

9. How does Bub feel about being slapped by Lutie?
(a) He seems unphased as Lutie hits him often.
(b) He is embarrassed and secretly mocks his mother.
(c) He is understanding of Lutie's reaction.
(d) He's upset and thinks Lutie is preventing him from earning a little extra money.

10. 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 struggles with writing it.
(c) She recognizes that his hand is shaking terribly.
(d) She recognizes that he has charged her too little.

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

12. Which literary element does the author use to give the wind its power?
(a) Personification.
(b) Symbolism.
(c) Foreshadowing.
(d) Alliteration.

13. 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's behavior did not differ privately or publicly.
(c) Mrs. Chandler behaved angrily in private and pretended to be nice to Lutie in public.
(d) Mrs. Chandler ignored Lutie in private and paid special attention to her in public.

14. What does Boots hand the motorcycle policeman when he is pulled over?
(a) The title to his vehicle.
(b) His license, a card, and some money.
(c) A card with some information written on it.
(d) His registration.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whose point of view is Chapter 5 written?

2. What did the letter from Lutie's father say?

3. What does Lutie fantasize about while standing outside the super's apartment?

4. How does Min feel after visiting the root doctor?

5. How does driving his car make Boots feel?

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