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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. At whose home does Francie work?

2. What book does Miss Lafayette give to Francie?

3. Francie's mother gives her money for coffee and ___________________.

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

5. Francie tells Mr. Diller that she saw Holly stealing a __________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe some of the things that make Francie's life hard for her, especially for a girl her age.

3. What does grammar school commencement mean to Francie?

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

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

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

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

8. What do Miss Beach and a lot of other people think about Francie's father?

9. How does Francie embarrass Holly in front of her friends regarding the shrimp wheels?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several events of foreshadowing in FRANCIE. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

What is the greatest lesson Francie learns from Mama? Is it that important lessons are also painful ones? What will Francie always recall about her experiences during her twelfth summer?

Essay Topic 3

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

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