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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mama order Francie to retrieve the empty jars before morning?
(a) So they can re-fill them for Jesse.
(b) So she can use them for canning tomorrow.
(c) So the family won't get in trouble.
(d) So no one will step on them and get cut.

2. What do white children throw at Francie at the drugstore?
(a) Jawbreakers.
(b) Spitwads.
(c) Straws.
(d) Pennies.

3. Who in Francie's family is expecting a baby?
(a) Aunt Celia.
(b) Aunt Lydia.
(c) Cousin Maddie.
(d) Her mother.

4. What is Jesse doing at the Montgomery home?
(a) Washing cars.
(b) Fixing a gazebo step.
(c) Mowing the lawn.
(d) Painting the shed.

5. What does the sheriff or deputy do that shows disrespect toward the black people?
(a) He slaps a little boy.
(b) He drives on the grass.
(c) He pulls some flowers out of the ground.
(d) He spits on the property.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the family chill a watermelon?

2. What is the name of the cat that scratches Francie?

3. Francie's mother gives her money for coffee and ___________________.

4. Why does Perry come to Francie's house and bang on the door insistently?

5. Who brings Prez and Perry home?

(see the answer key)

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