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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Granny, how do the meats in the butcher shop keep their fresh color?
(a) She says that the butchers freeze the meat nightly.
(b) She says that butchers in Harlem use embalming fluid to give the meat a nice fresh color.
(c) She says that the butchers use food coloring.
(d) She says that the butchers only display the freshest meat.

2. As she exists the train on her way to the butcher shop, how does Lutie account for many of her problems?
(a) Lutie feels like all of her problems would fade if she had more money.
(b) Lutie feels like the majority of her problems have to do with Bub.
(c) Lutie feels like her problems are only temporary.
(d) Lutie blames most of her problems on her husband.

3. What terrible event did Lutie witness on Christmas Day at the Chandlers'?
(a) She watched Mr. Chandler fly into a drunken rage.
(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 witnessed Mrs. Chandler slap Mr. Chandler in the face.

4. What's wrong with Min's feet?
(a) Min's feet have a terrible odor.
(b) Min is pigeon-toed.
(c) Min has terrible bunions.
(d) Min's feet are too small for her body.

5. After leaving Lutie's apartment, what does Jones intend to do?
(a) Jones intends to kick Min out of his apartment.
(b) Jones intends to find Lutie and ask her out on a date.
(c) Jones intends to do a maintenance check throughout the apartment building.
(d) Jones intends to go to sleep after a long day's work.

6. How does Lutie feel about Mrs. Chandler?
(a) She thinks Mrs. Chandler is heavily medicated.
(b) She believes Mrs. Chandler is nice but that she lacks interest in her family.
(c) She thinks Mrs. Chandler is an unattractive woman.
(d) She thinks Mrs. Chandler is not very intelligent.

7. How did Mrs. Chandler recognize Lutie in the train station?
(a) Lutie wore a name tag.
(b) Lutie waved frantically at Mrs. Chandler.
(c) Lutie was the only colored person in sight.
(d) Lutie had described her appearance to Mrs. Chandler over the telephone.

8. What is Lutie determined to do when the interaction between Boots and the motorcycle policeman is over?
(a) Get home to Bub as soon as possible.
(b) Ask Boots for some money.
(c) Get out of the car.
(d) Use Boots Smith to launch her singing career.

9. 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) She has left a note indicating her return.
(d) Her favorite watch is on the nightstand.

10. How does Jones believe getting closer to Bub will serve his interests?
(a) He thinks Bub can help him around the building for free.
(b) He thinks Bub can help him cheat on Min without being caught.
(c) He believes if he gets close to the boy, it will be easier to get close to Lutie.
(d) He believes Bub will make it easier to get a job in the school system.

11. How does the author describe The Junto?
(a) Almost as if it's alive.
(b) As if it were the setting in a dream.
(c) Without color or feeling.
(d) Without many concrete references.

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

13. How does Jones feel about the possibility of Min leaving him?
(a) He doesn't care too much about Min leaving him.
(b) He doesn't believe it will ever happen.
(c) He's happy to see her go.
(d) He hates the idea of Min leaving him.

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

15. 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 keep Bub for Lutie until Lutie gets off of work.
(b) Mrs. Hedges tells Lutie that she knows of a rich family looking for a maid's help.
(c) Mrs. Hedges tells Lutie that she knows of a white man who "would like her services".
(d) Mrs. Hedges offers to allow Bub to shine shoes in her apartment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which behaviors describe what Jones does in Lutie's apartment?

2. What does Lutie ask of Mrs. Pizzini?

3. How does Bub feel about being slapped by Lutie?

4. After witnessing a woman's pocketbook being stolen, what does Lutie think about the street?

5. How does Boots respond to Lutie's question about how he's able to get gas for his car?

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