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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Jones interact with the men on the street?
2. What does Boots discover upon coming home from The Pullman?
3. How do the neighborhood people feel when Bub is taken away by the postal investigators?
4. What does Mrs. Hedges recall when Lutie leaves her apartment?
5. Who bloodies Bub's nose?
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain why Junto and Boots feel that they can discuss Lutie's future and disregard her hopes without her consent.
2. 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?
3. At the close of Chapter 17, Lutie is desperate to escape the silence that seems to escape her. Throughout the book, Lutie seeks refuge from silence. Why does silence represent such a problem for Lutie?
4. Why does Junto refusal to fight in the war?
5. Chapter 18 ends tragically when Lutie repeatedly strikes Boots in the head with a candlestick. What does the author intend for Boots to represent? Why does Lutie feel compelled to strike him so many times?
6. 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.
7. What likely drew Junto to Mrs. Hedges?
8. What likely explains Lutie's decision to stop discussing money with Bub (made in Chapter 13)?
9. How does Bub's initial refusal to participate in the mail scheme reflect his character and his mother's expectations?
10. Describe the significance of the money Lutie steals from Boots in Chapter 18.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Jones suffers from some sort of mental disease. This fact is noted throughout The Street. Still, not one of the characters suggests that Jones might seek professional help for his condition. Why do you think the characters just dismiss Jones' state as hopeless? Why do you think Jones hasn't considered professional help himself? How might Jones be different if he were shown a bit of compassion from those who surround him? And lastly, what does his dismissal suggest about the society we live in?
Essay Topic 2
The Street presents the reader with several conflicted characters--characters who exhibit both honorable and deplorable qualities. Consider the characters and their conflicting qualities. It may be helpful to outline your ideas. Once you've completed the outline, write a brief essay analyzing these characters. In addition, give your opinion on Petry's choice to employ such characters.
Essay Topic 3
Considering the context of the book and the author's ideas on sexism, racism, and poverty, do you think Lutie ever had a chance at success? If she had been able to escape the role of murderer, do you think she would have made it off "The Street"? Explain your response and support it with details from the text.
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