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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. Francie can tell that Jesse is in the area because the watermelon is missing from the creek and _______________.
2. How does Francie know that Jesse has eaten the food she left?
3. Who is Jesse accused of hurting?
4. What is at the top of the list of chores that Mama has for Francie?
5. Who will store the family's possessions when they leave?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where does Jesse say he is headed? What does Francie do to try to protect him for the night?
2. What advice does Miss Lafayette give Francie about helping Jesse?
3. What has Mama brought home from Green's for herself, Francie, and Prez?
4. Why does Clarissa Montgomery drive to Francine's house on the night the men and the dogs are searching for Jesse?
5. What makes Francie run away from her job at Miss Rivers' home and what does she tell her mother about it?
6. What does Francie see the Bascombs doing as she sneaks through the woods?
7. What is the content of Daddy's letter? How does the family react to it?
8. When does Francie become sure that Jesse is hiding in the woods?
9. What does Jesse tell Francie about what happened with Mr. Bellamy and why he is in trouble?
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
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
There are several events of foreshadowing in FRANCIE. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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