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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Boots behave on the ride home after Lutie has sung for the orchestra members at The Casino?
(a) Amused.
(b) Irritated.
(c) Interested.
(d) Distracted.

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

3. 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.

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

5. What did Lutie find when she entered her home after receiving her father's letter?
(a) A woman in her house cooking supper.
(b) Bub and Jim playing cards.
(c) A woman in her bed.
(d) Her father and Lil visiting the family.

6. What proposition does Mrs. Hedges offer Lutie that causes Lutie to think, "If you live on this damn street you're supposed to want to earn a little extra money sleeping around nights"?
(a) Mrs. Hedges offers to allow Bub to shine shoes in her apartment.
(b) Mrs. Hedges offers to keep Bub for Lutie until Lutie gets off of work.
(c) Mrs. Hedges tells Lutie that she knows of a white man who "would like her services".
(d) Mrs. Hedges tells Lutie that she knows of a rich family looking for a maid's help.

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

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

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

10. How does Boots respond to Lutie's question about how he's able to get gas for his car?
(a) He says that he gets the gas from his father's auto shop.
(b) He says that if you pay the right price you can get gas.
(c) He says that gas is not that hard to find.
(d) He says that she should mind her business.

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

12. 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. Bub's grades are suffering since you've been gone.
(c) "Dear Lutie: You better come home. Jim's been carrying on with another woman. Pop."
(d) "Dear Lutie: You better come home. Lil has passed away and I need your help."

13. Where do Lutie and Bub currently live?
(a) In an apartment by themselves.
(b) In Lutie's employer's basement.
(c) With Lutie's father and his girlfriend, Lil.
(d) With Min and Jones.

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

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the orchestra members react to Lutie when Boots introduces her?

2. What does Jones see in the bedroom that stops him in his tracks?

3. Why does Min's visit to David go so well?

4. What does Boots remind Lutie of?

5. While washing her blouse and realizing Jones has been through her possessions, what is Lutie sure of?

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