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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 and her mother work for ______________, a school teacher.
(a) Miss Rikers.
(b) Miss Rayburn.
(c) Miss Reginald.
(d) Miss Rivers.

2. What does Francie think about her father after so many disappointments?
(a) Maybe he actually does have another family.
(b) She probably won't ever see him again.
(c) Maybe he is dead.
(d) He probably doesn't even remember her.

3. How will the family travel to Chicago?
(a) Plane.
(b) Train.
(c) Bus.
(d) Car.

4. What did Jesse take from Mr. Bellamy's farm?
(a) Milk.
(b) A chicken.
(c) Eggs.
(d) Rope.

5. Where do Francie and Prez find empty packing boxes?
(a) McClary's.
(b) Green's.
(c) Diller's.
(d) Watson's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the family chill a watermelon?

2. What does Mama give to Francie and Prez?

3. How does Francie know that Jesse has eaten the food she left?

4. Francie sees a photo of _______________ on Miss Lafayette's dresser.

5. What does Francie give to Prez to hide in the woods?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Explain Mama's characteristics that allow her to take charge and create a new life for her family in spite of all the obstacles in her way.

5. Where does Jesse say he is headed? What does Francie do to try to protect him for the night?

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

7. What does Mama's comment to Miss Beach about September foreshadow for the family?

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

9. Why does Clarissa Montgomery drive to Francine's house on the night the men and the dogs are searching for Jesse?

10. Why does Clarissa run the risk of bringing Prez and Perry home?

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