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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Mrs. Hedges meet Junto?
(a) Mrs. Hedges met Junto when he asked her about the services she provided.
(b) Mrs. Hedges met Junto through her dead father.
(c) Mrs. Hedges met Junto when she decided to apply for a job at The Casino.
(d) Mrs. Hedges met Junto when she was scrounging for food and clothing after the fire.

2. How does Jones behave with Min after seeing the postman?
(a) He's more talkative than usual.
(b) He's a bit meaner than usual.
(c) He is unusually friendly.
(d) He's extremely affectionate.

3. What idea for making money does Jones present to Bub?
(a) He tells Bub that he needs help figuring out a way to propose to Lutie.
(b) He tells Bub that he wants to hire him as his assistant.
(c) He tells Bub he can make some extra money for his mom by delivering the neighbor's mail.
(d) He tells Bub he can make money from the police by monitoring mail.

4. How have Min's views on paying rent changed since the beginning of the book?
(a) Min used to think that paying rent was a man's job, now she sees that it's a woman's job.
(b) Min used to think paying rent was a waste of time, now she sees why it's necessary.
(c) Min used to think that paying rent was so important, now she knows that having room to breathe is far more important.
(d) Min used to think that paying rent was too difficult, now she believes she can do it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Min mark the change in Jones' behavior since Lutie surfaced?

2. How has Junto helped Boots dodge the draft?

3. Why does Lutie find herself scolding Bub after she returns from The Casino in Chapter 13?

4. What has been an effect of Lutie's hysterical fear?

5. What prompts Lutie to recognize the dirt and grime in her apartment?

Short Essay Questions

1. What likely explains Lutie's decision to stop discussing money with Bub (made in Chapter 13)?

2. Why does Jones think that Min is standing between him and Lutie? Is this assumption reasonable? Explain.

3. Throughout the book, Mrs. Hedges has been painted as a negative personality by both Jones and Lutie. On the other hand, Min and Junto regard her highly. Which perception would the author like the reader to trust?

4. It is both Lutie's presence and her absence that allows Jones to get a hold of Bub. Explain how this is possible.

5. In Chapter 16, Bub is taken into custody by the post-office investigators. How does this fact impact Lutie's feelings about The Street?

6. Why does Junto refusal to fight in the war?

7. Describe Jones' inability to own any responsibility for the nature of his relationship with Lutie.

8. Jones realizes that Min has left in Chapter 16. He notes how empty his apartment feels and is especially disturbed by the absence of the table. Why is Jones' reaction ironic?

9. What likely drew Junto to Mrs. Hedges?

10. Chapter 15 begins with a description of the sky. As Min looks up, she recalls that last year's skies were far more colorful. How does this contrast in the skies' colors reflect Min's life?

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