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

2. What name does Holly call Francie when she embarrasses her in front of her guests?
(a) Ingrate.
(b) Ignoramus.
(c) Simpleton.
(d) Nitwit.

3. What food does Francie give to Jesse when he comes to her house?
(a) Oatmeal.
(b) Cake.
(c) Cornbread.
(d) Grits.

4. Why does Francie suddenly leave work at the school teacher's home?
(a) She is afraid Jesse will be caught during a shed search.
(b) She hears the whistle of Daddy's train coming.
(c) She has food poisoning.
(d) She hears gunshots in the direction of their house.

5. From whom does Francie receive a letter?
(a) Her father.
(b) Jesse.
(c) Maddie.
(d) The school board.

Short Answer Questions

1. A woman named Mabel examines the baby and declares that she will be brown and __________________.

2. What do Prez and Perry say they did with the jars?

3. Mr. Early claims that his dogs can smell a__________________.

4. Where does Francie go when Green's is out of Scooter Pies?

5. What does Francie do as she sits under the pecan tree?

(see the answer key)

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