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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. Why does Mama order Francie to retrieve the empty jars before morning?
(a) So the family won't get in trouble.
(b) So she can use them for canning tomorrow.
(c) So they can re-fill them for Jesse.
(d) So no one will step on them and get cut.

2. What do the sheriff and the deputy help themselves to in Francie's house?
(a) Some sandwiches.
(b) Candy.
(c) Daddy's cake.
(d) A meatloaf.

3. What can Francie see of Jesse when he hides in her house?
(a) His leg.
(b) His eyes.
(c) His feet.
(d) His hair.

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

5. Who is the maid at the Rivers' home?
(a) Brenda.
(b) Beulah.
(c) Burnette.
(d) Bea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Beach accuse Francie of stealing?

2. Where does Francie put food so Jesse will find it?

3. What did Jesse take from Mr. Bellamy's farm?

4. Which of the following do Mama and Francie NOT hear after returning home?

5. What is the name of Francie's dog?

Short Essay Questions

1. What impact could Francie's protection of Jesse have for the whole neighborhood?

2. Who is Mr. Early? Why is he so intent on capturing Jesse?

3. What does Francie see the Bascombs doing as she sneaks through the woods?

4. What stresses does Francie experience? Why are they particularly trying for a young girl?

5. What plans has Mama made for the family?

6. What impact has Francie's father's not arriving had on the family?

7. What does Jesse tell Francie about what happened with Mr. Bellamy and why he is in trouble?

8. Why is Francie disheartened when she sees Alberta again?

9. When does Francie become sure that Jesse is hiding in the woods?

10. What preparations does Francie make for helping Jesse after she returns from visiting Auntie?

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