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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are Holly's guests reluctant to eat their shrimp?
(a) They are not fond of seafood.
(b) It has been sitting on a table in the sun all afternoon.
(c) Francie has told them that the family is having money problems.
(d) There is no cocktail sauce for dipping.

2. What does Francie do as she sits under the pecan tree?
(a) Reads a book.
(b) Watches the trains.
(c) Knits a sweater.
(d) Does crossword puzzles.

3. Who is Mr. Green's son?
(a) Vance.
(b) Vernon.
(c) Vince.
(d) Vell.

4. How long has Francie's daddy been gone?
(a) One year.
(b) One month.
(c) One day.
(d) One week.

5. What name does Holly call Francie?
(a) Squealer.
(b) Pickaninny.
(c) Nosy Rosie.
(d) Tattletale.

Short Answer Questions

1. Holly threatens Francie about ___________.

2. What do white children throw at Francie at the drugstore?

3. Why does Holly repeatedly send Francie back to the kitchen with her iced tea?

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

5. Who does Francie say is responsible for taking the missing book?

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