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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is it the reaction of the class when the new boy speaks?
(a) They become very quiet.
(b) They catch their breaths.
(c) They laugh.
(d) They don't react at all.

2. What is Frannie's real first name?
(a) Frannie.
(b) Francis.
(c) Floyjoy.
(d) Abigail.

3. Why does Maribel say her mama was mad about the new boy's purchase the previous day?
(a) He'd paid with pennies.
(b) He had a poorly written list to fill.
(c) He'd taken too long to make up his mind.
(d) He'd been so quiet she couldn't hear his request.

4. What does Frannie say she thinks of when she sees the graffiti on buildings in the neighborhood?
(a) A giant with a marker.
(b) Parks and swings.
(c) Hatred and violence.
(d) Gangs .

5. What does Frannie say about Mrs. Johnson's willingness to continue working on an issue until everyone gets it?
(a) That Mrs. Johnson always moves on too quickly.
(b) That it makes her a good teacher.
(c) That Mrs. Johnson is too patient.
(d) That she's always bored by the time they move on.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the new boy sit?

2. Where does Samantha spend most of her time when she's outside at school?

3. What's Sean's response when Daddy says he's to wash the dishes?

4. What is Frannie's thought when the boy speaks?

5. Why does Mama say she can't attend the church Samantha's family attends?

(see the answer key)

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