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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. Who does Francie see near the river?

2. Which of Francie's classmates will not graduate from grammar school?

3. In what state does Francie live?

4. Who arrives at the house to help with the baby?

5. Who had once slapped Francie in a store?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Alberta and how does Francie meet her?

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

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

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

6. How does Francie get back at Holly when she is serving at Holly's home after Holly threatens her about spreading lies about her?

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

8. Why do Francie and her mother have to endure humiliation from white people?

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

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

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

What is the greatest lesson Francie learns from Jesse? Is it true that important lessons are also painful ones? What will Francie always recall about Jesse? How was she able to reach out to him that summer?

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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