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

2. How do Boots and Junto view Lutie?
(a) As a gold-digger who is after their money.
(b) As a fool woman who thinks her singng career will actually get her someplace.
(c) As an extremely talented singer with a bright future.
(d) As an object to be possessed.

3. What prompts Lutie to recognize the dirt and grime in her apartment?
(a) Her hopes of leaving the apartment were crushed by Boots' refusal to pay her.
(b) She knew she was having company.
(c) All the apartment's lights were on.
(d) Her son Bub pointed it out.

4. What does Boots discover upon coming home from The Pullman?
(a) Jubilee kissing his father.
(b) Jubilee sleeping with a white man.
(c) Jubilee packing her bags to leave.
(d) Jubilee in tears.

5. What does Bub plan to do with the money he's earned from the mail scheme?
(a) Buy himself a new pair of shoes.
(b) Do some grocery shopping for the house.
(c) Go see a movie.
(d) Buy Lutie a gift.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Boots' life like before he met Junto?

2. What is the reader able to gather from Jones' disjointed thoughts as he rages about his encounter with Lutie and Mrs. Hedges?

3. According to Min, how does last winter's sky compare to this winter's sky?

4. Which statement best describes Boots' feelings about white people?

5. How did white people treat Boots before he began working for Junto?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Boots' ultimate decision to obey Junto's request to leave Lutie alone say about his character?

2. 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?

3. What likely drew Junto to Mrs. Hedges?

4. Jones is under the impression that Lutie would not have reacted so negatively to his advances if Min had not let the dog out. Is this an accurate assumption on Jones' part? Explain.

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

6. Describe the significance of the money Lutie steals from Boots in Chapter 18.

7. Unfortunately, Bub's demise can be directly tied to Lutie. Despite her many attempts to keep Bub safe, she is actually the bait used to trap him. What message is the author trying to reveal with this fact?

8. 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?

9. Explain why Junto and Boots feel that they can discuss Lutie's future and disregard her hopes without her consent.

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

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