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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. Vell is usually referred to as being ___________________.
(a) Artistic.
(b) Gifted.
(c) Musical.
(d) Retarded.

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

3. Who arrives at the house to help with the baby?
(a) Aunt Ophelia.
(b) Granny.
(c) Gram.
(d) Sara.

4. Who in Francie's family is expecting a baby?
(a) Cousin Maddie.
(b) Aunt Celia.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Aunt Lydia.

5. In what city does Francie's father work?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Kansas City.
(c) Detroit.
(d) Philadelphia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who scolds Francie in the drugstore for not answering Mr. Green quickly enough?

2. What does Francie's mother do to Francie when she learns what Francie did to the cat?

3. Why does Francie's mother decide to not punish her when she sees her in town?

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

5. A young woman dressed as a ________________ approaches Francie.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are some of the elements in Francie's world that are causing her so much angst lately?

4. What words of caution does Francie's mother give her about Clarissa?

5. What is Francie's reasoning for embarrassing Holly in front of her guests?

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

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

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

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

10. What are some of the cultural differences in Francie's world because she is a black girl?

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