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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. Where does Francie put the cat so he won't scratch her for awhile?
(a) In a trash can.
(b) In the shed.
(c) In a wardrobe.
(d) In a bathroom.

2. Who is Miss Lattimore?
(a) The school principal.
(b) The town librarian.
(c) Francie's godmother.
(d) Francie's aunt

3. How much does Francie pay for a Scooter Pie?
(a) A quarter.
(b) A nickel.
(c) A dime.
(d) A penny.

4. Where does Francie go when Green's is out of Scooter Pies?
(a) Diller's Drugs.
(b) Diamond's Drugs.
(c) Dillon's Drugs.
(d) Ditmer's Drugs.

5. Why does Holly repeatedly send Francie back to the kitchen with her iced tea?
(a) She wants lemon.
(b) It is not sweet enough.
(c) There is too much ice in it.
(d) Her ice is melted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name does Holly call Francie?

2. What does Clarissa show Francie in Clarissa's room?

3. What does Francie's mother tell her about Jesse?

4. What is Francie's father's job?

5. Which of the following is NOT something Francie likes to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why has Jesse left school and who does Francie think can help her reach him so she can continue the reading lessons?

4. How is Clarissa's room a stark contrast for the way Francie lives?

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

6. Describe some of the things that make Francie's life hard for her, especially for a girl her age.

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

8. Where do Prez, Perry, and Jesse work? Why can Jesse not take a break to talk to Francie?

9. Where does Francie see a "Wanted' poster of Jesse? What does Vell Green tell Francie about Jesse?

10. Why is Francie so intent on teaching Jesse to read?

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