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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Frannie say is the reaction in the school yard when the new boy says that Trevor doesn't have a father?
(a) Everyone begins to shout.
(b) Everyone moves closer .
(c) Everyone turns away.
(d) Everyone gets quiet.

2. What does the new boy say he can remember about his adoption?
(a) That he cried when they took him.
(b) That he was glad to leave his foster home.
(c) Only that his father was very strong.
(d) Nothing.

3. What was someone trying take away from Frannie when she'd had that one fight?
(a) A book.
(b) Her backpack.
(c) Money for an after-school snack
(d) A toy.

4. Where does Frannie sit when her grandmother sits on the couch?
(a) In her grandmother's lap.
(b) On the coffee table facing her grandmother.
(c) On the arm of the couch.
(d) In Sean's lap.

5. Where does the new boy say everyone can find the truth?
(a) In books.
(b) In school.
(c) In their hearts.
(d) In chuch.

6. What was Mama doing when she heard the news about the draft lottery?
(a) Frying bacon for breakfast.
(b) Making a cake for their father's birthday.
(c) Frying chicken for dinner.
(d) Making pancakes for Sean.

7. What does Frannie do when the new boy holds the door open for her?
(a) Says 'no thank you'.
(b) She takes the door and allows him to go first.
(c) Laughs and pushes him inside first.
(d) Lets him.

8. What is Samantha wearing to school in chapter eighteen?
(a) A purple turtleneck.
(b) A blue dress.
(c) Blue jeans.
(d) Black shirt and skirt.

9. What is Trevor singing as he walks away from Frannie and the new boy in chapter eighteen?
(a) Hand Jive.
(b) Jesus loves me, this I know.
(c) ABC.
(d) I'll Be There.

10. What is Sean wearing when he joins Mama and Frannie?
(a) Shorts and a tank top.
(b) Blue pajamas.
(c) Shorts.
(d) Jeans and a t-shirt.

11. Who is the singing star Frannie is in love with?
(a) Lionel Richey.
(b) Smokey Robinson.
(c) Isaac Hayes.
(d) Michael Jackson.

12. What kind of shoes does Maribel have on?
(a) Tennis shoes.
(b) Sandals.
(c) Dark blue high heels.
(d) Shiny platform boots.

13. What does the new boy have wrapped around his finger when Trevor begins talking to him?
(a) A piece of copper wire.
(b) A string from a yo-yo.
(c) Red licorice.
(d) The chain he's wearing around his neck.

14. What does Frannie say when her mother tells her to go wash her hands before mashing the potatoes?
(a) That she already did.
(b) That she had on gloves.
(c) That she'll do it now.
(d) That she doesn't want to.

15. Why do Frannie and Samantha walk so slowly on the way home that day?
(a) They want to talk.
(b) They hope Rayray and the new boy will catch up with them.
(c) They are sharing a candy bar.
(d) They are afraid of slipping on the ice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the question Samantha says she's been wanting to ask Frannie?

2. How old does Mama say Frannie was when she first started talking about Mr. Hungry?

3. What does Samantha answer when Frannie asks if she believes spring will ever come?

4. What kind of store had been in the building that is now the church where Samantha's family attends?

5. What does Trevor have written on his cast when he returns to school?

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