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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is at the top of the list of chores that Mama has for Francie?
(a) Sweep the kitchen.
(b) Hang out the laundry.
(c) Retrieve the glass jars.
(d) Wash the dishes.

2. What does Francie think about her father after so many disappointments?
(a) He probably doesn't even remember her.
(b) Maybe he is dead.
(c) She probably won't ever see him again.
(d) Maybe he actually does have another family.

3. Francie can tell that Jesse is in the area because the watermelon is missing from the creek and _______________.
(a) There are candy wrappers on the ground.
(b) She finds a sock.
(c) There are signs of a campfire.
(d) She sees Jesse's good luck charm.

4. Francie and her mother work for ______________, a school teacher.
(a) Miss Rivers.
(b) Miss Rayburn.
(c) Miss Rikers.
(d) Miss Reginald.

5. What type of man does Francie NOT want to marry?
(a) A butcher.
(b) A railroad man.
(c) A plumber.
(d) A teacher.

6. What does Perry invite Prez to join him in doing?
(a) Going to the movies.
(b) Hopping a train.
(c) Going fishing.
(d) Making ice cream.

7. What writing is on the label of Mama's jars?
(a) Lil's Kitchen.
(b) Made with love.
(c) Property of Lil.
(d) Big Mama's Kitchen.

8. Mama does not punish Francie for _______________________.
(a) Helping Jesse.
(b) Skipping school.
(c) Calling her Daddy.
(d) Spilling the milk.

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

10. Which of the following is NOT something that depresses Francie at the moment?
(a) Daddy not coming.
(b) Loss of Jesse.
(c) Her midterm grades.
(d) Loss of dreams to move.

11. What does Mama throw away when she returns home?
(a) The rest of the cake.
(b) Old leftovers.
(c) Moldy bread.
(d) Spoiled milk.

12. Who will Juniper stay with when the family leaves?
(a) Granny.
(b) Miss Lafayette.
(c) Auntie.
(d) Miss Beach.

13. Jesse is being accused of hurting ________________ farm hand.
(a) Mr. Givens'.
(b) Mr. Bascomb's.
(c) Mr. Voiles'.
(d) Mr. Early's.

14. What do the sheriff and his deputy ask Francie and the other children?
(a) If Francie's father has returned yet.
(b) When they last saw Miss Lafayette.
(c) If they have seen Jesse.
(d) If they saw a red pickup truck.

15. Where do Francie and Prez find empty packing boxes?
(a) Watson's.
(b) Green's.
(c) McClary's.
(d) Diller's.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Daddy's letter say that he thinks he can bring his family to Chicago?

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

3. What does Francie want to get to Jesse?

4. What is the name of the town where Francie lives?

5. Who is Jesse accused of hurting?

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