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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. What does Frances plan to do with her earnings from working for her Uncle Jameel?
(a) She has no plans for the money.
(b) Buy herself a new car.
(c) Run away to New York.
(d) Give them to Lily.

2. In the first few weeks of working for her Uncle Jameel, what is Frances NOT expected to do?
(a) Sing for the customers.
(b) Sleep with the customers.
(c) Serve drinks to the customers.
(d) Strip for the customers.

3. Where does Mercedes place a photograph of Kathleen, much to James's anger?
(a) In her locket.
(b) Above the crucifix.
(c) In the family photo album.
(d) On top of the piano.

4. Where does Mercedes arrange for Frances to give birth to her baby?
(a) Mabou.
(b) Gabou.
(c) Dabou.
(d) Fabou.

5. How much money does Frances want to save up as a gift to Lily?
(a) $1,000.
(b) $2,000.
(c) $3,000.
(d) $4,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which flag does Lily carry when she marches in the Armistice Day Parade?

2. What type of business does Uncle Jameel own?

3. Who does Frances claim lives in the cave?

4. Who does Frances claim is Lily's real father?

5. Why won't James let Frances drop out of school like she wants?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Rose and Kathleen fall in love?

2. How does Frances seduce Leo Taylor?

3. How does Frances feel about school?

4. What happens to Francess' baby shortly after its birth?

5. How does Frances react to her pregnancy?

6. Who is Jeanne?

7. What light does Rose shed on the real father of Kathleen's babies?

8. What happens to Mercedes after her high school graduation?

9. What leads Mercedes to believe Lily is a saint?

10. What truth does Frances finally reveal to Lily before she leaves for Mabou to give birth?

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