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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through School and Miss Lafayette.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Augustine and Helen Butler do to Francie on the way home from school?
(a) Make fun of her new shoes.
(b) Push her down.
(c) Offer her an ice cream cone.
(d) Taunt her for being teacher's pet.

2. Why does Jesse continue to walk to school each day?
(a) He wants to get away from his abusive father.
(b) He promised his dead mother.
(c) He wants a better life that an education can give him.
(d) The truant officer makes him.

3. Which of the following does Francie's father NOT mention in his letter to Francie?
(a) Baseball.
(b) Vacation.
(c) Piano lessons.
(d) School.

4. Why does Augustine resent Francie?
(a) Francie is younger and smarter.
(b) Francie is the teacher's pet.
(c) Francie has money for candy.
(d) Francie has prettier dresses.

5. What do the Butler children NOT bring to school?
(a) Umbrellas.
(b) Boots.
(c) Lunch.
(d) Pencils.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Mabel ask Francie to buy for her?

2. Augustine and Mae come from a family of _____________________.

3. What is Francie's last name?

4. Why does Francie's mother decide to not punish her when she sees her in town?

5. Who in Francie's family is expecting a baby?

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