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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. In what state does Francie live?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Arkansas.
(c) Arizona.
(d) Alabama.

2. Who had once slapped Francie in a store?
(a) Camilla.
(b) Granny.
(c) Francie's mother.
(d) Holly.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Montgomery's niece notice about Francie?

2. What is the name of Aunt Lydia's new baby?

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

4. What sound does Francie hear as she sits under a tree reading her book?

5. Why does Jesse continue to walk to school each day?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Francie exhibit some passive-aggressive behavior?

2. What does Clarissa not do at Diller's Drugs that reinforces Francie's thoughts that white people can't be trusted?

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

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

5. How does Francie get back at Holly when she is serving at Holly's home after Holly threatens her about spreading lies about her?

6. How does the author use foreshadowing regarding Jesse's hiding in the woods?

7. What does grammar school commencement mean to Francie?

8. How has Alberta disguised herself from her traveling companions?

9. What do trains represent for Francie?

10. How does the author show Francie's values?

(see the answer keys)

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