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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. Which of the following does NOT describe Jesse when he appears at Francie's house?

2. Who/what is waiting for Mama and Francie when they return home?

3. What does Clarissa seem to like about Francie's house?

4. Who will store the family's possessions when they leave?

5. Why is Francie angry at Jesse?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What has Mama brought home from Green's for herself, Francie, and Prez?

3. What makes Francie run away from her job at Miss Rivers' home and what does she tell her mother about it?

4. Why is Francie's mother worried about Francie's taking food to Jesse?

5. What is the content of Daddy's letter? How does the family react to it?

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

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

8. Explain Mama's characteristics that allow her to take charge and create a new life for her family in spite of all the obstacles in her way.

9. Why is Francie disheartened when she sees Alberta again?

10. What plans has Mama made for the family?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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

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