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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. Where does Francie put food so Jesse will find it?

3. Why is Francie angry at Jesse?

4. What does Mama chastise Francie for saying?

5. What is the name of Francie's dog?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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.

6. What stresses does Francie experience? Why are they particularly trying for a young girl?

7. What impact could Francie's protection of Jesse have for the whole neighborhood?

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

9. What plans has Mama made for the family?

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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