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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the sign that flashes into Frannie's head as she's watching Trevor, Rayray and the new boy?
(a) Jesus.
(b) School.
(c) Believe.
(d) Play.

3. What does Mrs. Johnson say the new boy's name is?
(a) Frannie doesn't remember.
(b) Jesus.
(c) Moses.
(d) Jeremiah.

4. When Samantha starts listing arguments as to why Jesus might return in their time, she says because of hurricanes and tornadoes. What is Frannie's response to that?
(a) Dorothy, Toto.
(b) Jesus wouldn't have the power to stop them.
(c) There have always been hurricanes and tornadoes.
(d) Jesus could stop them without coming to earth.

5. What color is the rec center?
(a) Blue.
(b) A lot of different colors.
(c) Red.
(d) Grey.

6. What was the name of Frannie's sister who died?
(a) Floyjoy.
(b) Abigail.
(c) Trudy.
(d) Lila.

7. What does Sean say he'd do after he crossed the bridge he's imagined?
(a) He doesn't know.
(b) He'd get to know people.
(c) He'd buy a fancy car.
(d) He'd share information about blacks.

8. What happens when Frannie touches the surface of the tiny creek with her boot?
(a) The ripples spread out and fade away.
(b) Her shoe gets wet.
(c) The ice cracks.
(d) She slips and almost falls in.

9. What color is Samantha's coat?
(a) Blue and brown.
(b) Pink and white.
(c) Purple and pink.
(d) Blue and white.

10. What does Frannie say she plans to name her own daughter some day?
(a) Abigail R.ose.
(b) Lily Joy
(c) LilyRose.
(d) Lila Beth.

11. Why was Frannie's sister named Lila?
(a) Sean picked the name.
(b) After her mother's favorite flower.
(c) After Frannie's father's sister.
(d) After her mother's great-grandmother.

12. What does Frannie's father have when he arrives at home?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Chicken.
(c) Sodas.
(d) Wine.

13. Why doesn't Sean attend the same school as Frannie?
(a) He's older.
(b) His school is for students with special needs.
(c) He has been in trouble with the law.
(d) He's younger.

14. What's Frannie's chore after dinner?
(a) To dry the dishes and wipe everything down.
(b) To get her homework finished.
(c) To wash dishes and put them away.
(d) To clean up the living room and her bedroom.

15. What is Frannie's thought when the boy speaks?
(a) That boy is white.
(b) That boy comes from a rich home.
(c) I wonder where he got that accent?
(d) Isn't this strange.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the church Samantha's family attends?

2. Why does Maribel say her mama was mad about the new boy's purchase the previous day?

3. What does Frannie say is different about walking home with Samantha in chapter six?

4. Who does Frannie and Daddy pass as they are leaving their building?

5. What does Trevor call the new boy and Frannie when he walks into the rec center?

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