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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Bascombs.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Diller accuse Francie of stealing?
(a) A Green Lantern Comic Book.
(b) A Nancy Drew Book.
(c) A Scooter Pie.
(d) A paper doll cut-out book.

2. Why does Mama need to quickly leave Auntie's house and return home?
(a) Her favorite television program is on.
(b) Company is coming soon.
(c) She has a cake in the oven.
(d) In case Prez and Perry are there.

3. Holly threatens Francie about ___________.
(a) Hiding Jesse from the police.
(b) Sharing Holly's diary.
(c) Spreading lies about Holly.
(d) Stealing another book at Diller's.

4. For what reason does Francie receive an award on Commencement Day?
(a) Academic achievement.
(b) Perfect attendance.
(c) Artistic talent.
(d) Musical excellence.

5. Which of the following do Mama and Francie NOT hear after returning home?
(a) Men talking.
(b) A gunshot.
(c) Yelping dogs.
(d) Car engines.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Francie think she will do when she moves to Chicago?

2. How does Francie manage to humiliate Holly?

3. Who scolds Francie in the drugstore for not answering Mr. Green quickly enough?

4. Which of Francie's classmates will not graduate from grammar school?

5. Why are Holly's guests reluctant to eat their shrimp?

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