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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Lutie fantasize about while standing outside the super's apartment?
(a) Lutie fantasizes about the appearance of the superintendent--she imagines him being extremely tall and gruesome looking.
(b) Lutie fantasizes about running out of the apartment building and finding a better place to live.
(c) Lutie fantasizes about cots in the hallway to accommodate more renters and about the woman in the window being a snake charmer.
(d) Lutie fantasizes about Bub getting into trouble inside the apartment building.

3. Why does Lutie allow Boots to stalk her like mere prey when she's completely aware of his intentions?
(a) She is still distraught over the failure of her marriage and hopes Boots can fill that void.
(b) She plans to rob Boots and is waiting for the perfect opportunity.
(c) She has dreams of being a singer and moving into a nicer home; she believes Boots may be a bridge to this lifestyle.
(d) She likes Boots and hopes she will be able to convince him to love her.

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

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

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

7. 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 has prepared a fabulous dinner.
(d) He discovers that Min isn't home and that all her best clothes are gone.

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

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

10. What does Lutie ask of Mrs. Pizzini?
(a) Lutie asks Mrs. Pizzini for a ride to the Chandlers'.
(b) Lutie asks Mrs. Pizzini to write her a letter of reference since she has no work experience.
(c) Lutie asks Mrs. Pizzini for marital advice.
(d) Lutie asks Mrs. Pizzini for a job at her vegetable market.

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

12. While washing her blouse and realizing Jones has been through her possessions, what is Lutie sure of?
(a) That she is deathly afraid of Jones.
(b) That she must confront Jones.
(c) That she misses her husband, Jim.
(d) That she will not wear the blouse for a very long time.

13. What effect does Lutie have on Jones?
(a) She makes him see the importance of having a wife.
(b) She makes him realize he doesn't love Min.
(c) She makes him more aware of his lonliness.
(d) She makes him long for home.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. After returning home from her drive with Boots, what does Lutie discover in her closet?

4. According to Granny, how do the meats in the butcher shop keep their fresh color?

5. Why is Lutie so adamant about moving?

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