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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Francie's mother decide to not punish her when she sees her in town?
(a) Francie says that she brought a friend to the doctor.
(b) Francie says that school got out early.
(c) Francie shows her the threatening note for Augustine.
(d) Francie says she is running an errand for the teacher.

2. What does Francie withhold from her Mother?
(a) Her affection.
(b) A letter from her Father.
(c) Her grade card.
(d) Her paycheck.

3. What does a birth in the family mean for Francie's family?
(a) A newspaper announcement.
(b) A holiday from working.
(c) A Christening party at church.
(d) A burden.

4. Who owns the business where Francie works?
(a) Miss Beach.
(b) The Catholic Church.
(c) Mrs. Carter.
(d) Mr. Gerace.

5. Francie overhears the white women talking about ________________.
(a) Jesse.
(b) Mr. Diller.
(c) Granny.
(d) Francie.

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

7. How does Francie spend her day at Aunt Lydia's house?
(a) Rocking the baby.
(b) Cleaning the house.
(c) Washing and hanging out diapers.
(d) Fixing food.

8. Who is Mrs. Montgomery's niece?
(a) Clarissa.
(b) Claire.
(c) Chloe.
(d) Cecile.

9. Why does Francie not put her shoes on until she gets to school?
(a) To not wear them out.
(b) To avoid blisters.
(c) To walk quietly.
(d) To keep them clean.

10. What does Francie do as she works?
(a) Hums.
(b) Prays silently.
(c) Makes up songs.
(d) Listens to the radio.

11. What sound does Francie hear as she sits under a tree reading her book?
(a) A banjo.
(b) A scream.
(c) A gunshot.
(d) A train whistle.

12. What is the ultimate destination of the young woman who approaches Francie?
(a) California.
(b) Washington.
(c) Florida.
(d) Maine.

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

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

15. Augustine and Mae come from a family of _____________________.
(a) Lawyers.
(b) Teachers.
(c) Ministers.
(d) Sharecroppers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Holly threatens Francie about ___________.

2. Where does Francie work?

3. Which of the following information is NOT included on the Wanted poster?

4. What are the men doing in the store when Francie is there?

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

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