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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Francie's mother gives her money for coffee and ___________________.
(a) Biscuits.
(b) A sandwich.
(c) A doughnut.
(d) A Scooter Pie.

2. Who does Francie see near the river?
(a) Jailbirds.
(b) Hobos.
(c) Jesse.
(d) Her father.

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

4. What does Francie's mother do to Francie when she learns what Francie did to the cat?
(a) She grounds her.
(b) She sends her home.
(c) She refuses to speak to her.
(d) She whips her.

5. Which of the following information is NOT included on the Wanted poster?
(a) The person is armed.
(b) The person is wanted for murder.
(c) The person is dangerous.
(d) The person has a large facial scar.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Granny say that the new baby has good fortune?

3. Why does Francie have to go to Clarissa Montgomery's house?

4. Why are Holly's guests reluctant to eat their shrimp?

5. What book does Clarissa give to Francie to give to Jesse?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do trains represent for Francie?

2. How does Clarissa Montgomery show kindness toward Francie when Francie is baking at her home?

3. Who is Treasure and how does she frustrate Francie?

4. Who is Alberta and how does Francie meet her?

5. Who are Augustine and Mae Butler? Why do they not like Francie?

6. Why do Francie and her mother have to endure humiliation from white people?

7. Who is Jesse Pruitt? What is Francie happy to do for him?

8. What is the content of the letter sent by Francie's father?

9. How does Francie embarrass Holly in front of her friends regarding the shrimp wheels?

10. What does Mama tell Francie when she is concerned about Jesse's welfare?

(see the answer keys)

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