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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. Miss Beach asks Mama if she can work for two weeks in the ____________________.

2. What is the name of the road where the family has lived?

3. What does Francie reply when the Sheriff asks her what is wrong?

4. Francie can tell that Jesse is in the area because the watermelon is missing from the creek and _______________.

5. Mama tells Francie she wishes for _________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What advice does Miss Lafayette give Francie about helping Jesse?

2. In what ways do the sheriff and deputy show disrespect to Francie and her family?

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

4. What preparations does Francie make for helping Jesse after she returns from visiting Auntie?

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

6. How do Francie and Prez get food to Jesse in the woods?

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

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

9. What are the stresses that Francie's mother is experiencing now?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the book's title. What does the author mean by calling it simply FRANCIE. What is she trying to emphasize with this emphatic style? Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting rationale for each.

Essay Topic 2

Racial prejudice takes on an almost human persona in this book. What were the sources of prejudice in the story? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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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