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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 Holly repeatedly send Francie back to the kitchen with her iced tea?

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

3. Clarissa tells Francie that she is ____________________.

4. What does Francie see Holly Grace stealing at the drug store?

5. What does Francie's mother do to Francie when she learns what Francie did to the cat?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Treasure and how does she frustrate Francie?

3. How does the author use foreshadowing regarding Jesse's hiding in the woods?

4. What is Francie's reasoning for embarrassing Holly in front of her guests?

5. Describe the scene in Diller's Drugs where Francie and Holly have an encounter.

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

7. Why does Francie end up in town on the way home? What does she see Holly Grace doing there?

8. Where do Prez, Perry, and Jesse work? Why can Jesse not take a break to talk to Francie?

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

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

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

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of struggle. Identify at least two instances about struggle in the book and then cite examples to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Francie. 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?

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