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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Francie not put her shoes on until she gets to school?

2. What name does Holly call Francie when she embarrasses her in front of her guests?

3. What is the name of the young woman who approaches Francie?

4. A woman named Mabel examines the baby and declares that she will be brown and __________________.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the content of the letter sent by Francie's father?

4. How does Francie escape punishment from her mother for being in town when she isn't supposed to be?

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

6. What does Granny usually do when she sees Francie? To what does Mama attribute Granny's superstitious ways?

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

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

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

10. What does Mama tell Francie when she is concerned about Jesse's welfare?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Jesse. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were his dreams and fears? What was most valuable to him in his world?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Mama. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were her dreams and fears? What was most valuable to her in her world?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Miss Lafayette. What is her role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by developing Miss Lafayette's character in the novel?

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