2. How did white people treat Boots before he began working for Junto?
(a) They treated Boots well.
(b) They treated Boots as their equal.
(c) They treated Boots like an animal.
(d) They treated Boots like he was an idiot.

3. On what conditions does Junto agree to give Lutie the money?
(a) If she promises to pay it back in a timely fashion.
(b) If she agrees to sing at The Casino for free.
(c) If she agrees to be nice to Junto.
(d) If she agrees to go on a date with Boots.

4. Why is Jones angry with Min after his encounter with Lutie and Mrs. Hedges?
(a) He knows she is trying to sabotage his relationship with Lutie.
(b) He hates that she never cooks or cleans.
(c) He blames her for letting the dog out, because the dog then jumped on Lutie.
(d) He catches her going through his personal items.

5. How did Junto react to Mrs. Hedges eating chicken out of a trashcan?
(a) He called her a dirty old woman.
(b) He grabbed the chicken out of her hand and told her to have some respect for herself.
(c) He asked her to help him collect bottles and cans and told her he would pay her for her work.
(d) He laughed at her and pointed her out to his friends.

6. Which adjective best describes Boots' apartment building?
(a) Humongous.
(b) Lavish.
(c) Discreet.
(d) Shabby.

7. Which statement best describes the relationship between Junto and Boots?
(a) Junto uses Boots to achieve credibility in the neighborhood.
(b) Boots resents Junto's success.
(c) Junto and Boots are best friends.
(d) Junto is responsible for Boots' lifestyle and can easily take it away.

8. How was Mrs. Hedges affected by the fire?
(a) She was badly scarred.
(b) She vowed never to live alone again.
(c) She began having nightmares after her close friend died in the fire.
(d) She became deathly afraid of fire.

9. Which statement best describes Jones' conclusion about Lutie?
(a) That she is too wrapped up in her son.
(b) That she is not worth all the trouble he's been putting himself through.
(c) It is likely that she is secretly in love with him.
(d) That she is in love with a white man and black men are not good enough for her.

10. What does Mr. Crosse tell Lutie after hearing her sing?
(a) He tells Lutie she is the most beautiful woman he's ever seen.
(b) He tells Lutie she doesn't have much talent.
(c) He tells Lutie he'll give her free lessons.
(d) He tells Lutie he can get her a job making 75.00 a week.

11. What does Miss Rinner associate the school's smell with?
(a) Her past.
(b) Her favorite pastime.
(c) Her late uncle.
(d) The smell of colored people.

12. What can the reader conclude is the profession of a pushcart man?
(a) A pushcart man helps people move items from one place to another.
(b) A pushcart man sells junk.
(c) A pushcart man sells hot food.
(d) A pushcart man tells people where they can find housing.

13. According to Min, how does last winter's sky compare to this winter's sky?
(a) Last winter's sky was a blur of clouds and this winter's sky is clear.
(b) Last winter's sky was a beautiful mix of blue and pink and this winter's sky is gray and sullen.
(c) Last winter's sky was thick with pollution and this winter's sky is a piercing blue.
(d) Last winter's sky was filled with flying birds and this winter's sky doesn't hold a single bird.

14. What present does Boots give Lutie at The Casino?
(a) A key to his apartment.
(b) A pair of rhinestone earrings from Junto.
(c) A few costumes for upcoming performances.
(d) A ring.

15. Upon seeing the postman, what plan does Jones concoct?
(a) Jones decides that he'll convince Bub to steal mail from the mailboxes.
(b) Jones decides that he'll write a letter and pretend it's from Bub's father.
(c) Jones decides that he'll keep all of Lutie's mail.
(d) Jones decides he'll report Lutie for child neglect.