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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. What do the sheriff and the deputy help themselves to in Francie's house?

2. Mama does not punish Francie for _______________________.

3. Why is Mama's pantry not as full as she remembered?

4. What do Prez and Perry collect in a jar?

5. What job does Francie give Prez?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Where does Jesse say he is headed? What does Francie do to try to protect him for the night?

8. What arrives in the mail that lets Francie know that Jesse has made it to California?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

FRANCIE is a classic example of a coming-of-age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

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

What is the greatest lesson Francie learns from Jesse? Is it true that important lessons are also painful ones? What will Francie always recall about Jesse? How was she able to reach out to him that summer?

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