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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1, why was Frankie upset at the war?
(a) Because it did not include her.
(b) Because all the men she could date were fighting the war.
(c) Because she did not know what was going on.
(d) Because she could not see her brother.

2. Why does Frankie think that her brother and his fiancee are meant to be?
(a) Because their names begin with the same two letters.
(b) Because they like the same kinds of foods.
(c) Because they share the same favorite color.
(d) Because they both are from Alabama.

3. Where is Frankie's father's shop located?
(a) Three doors from the main street.
(b) On the same block as the department store.
(c) On the same block as the Blue Moon.
(d) One door from the main street.

4. Why was F. Jasmin in the neighborhood of the Blue Moon?
(a) Because she thought Jarvis and Janice would be there.
(b) Because she followed the sounds of the monkey and the monkey man.
(c) Because she always hung out at the Blue Moon.
(d) Because John Henry told her to meet him at the Blue Moon.

5. What does F. Jasmin's father wear on the Saturday before the wedding?
(a) Brown shorts, red shirt, and a military I.D.
(b) Overalls, white t-shirt, and Mexican hat.
(c) Blue jeans, black shirt, and dirty shoes.
(d) Grey trousers, blue shirt, and tie.

6. What is the name of Frankie's cat?
(a) Mable.
(b) Whiskers.
(c) Charlie.
(d) Minnie.

7. What does F.Jasmin realize about the soldier as they sat in the Blue Moon to talk to each other?
(a) F. Jasmin realizes that the solider has not traveled overseas.
(b) F. Jasmin realizes that the soldier has been discharged from the military.
(c) F. Jasmin realizes that the soldier thinks she is much older than she really is.
(d) F. Jasmin realises that that soldier knows Jarvis.

8. What product was the sassy chorus on the radio singing an advertisement for?
(a) Dentyne Chewing Gum.
(b) Aunt Jemima Pancake mix.
(c) Arm & Hammer Baking Soda.
(d) Coca-Cola.

9. What did Frankie used to do at the Blue Moon?
(a) She would meet up with friends outside of the Blue Moon.
(b) She would stand outside on the sidewalk and listen to the radio programs.
(c) She stood outside on the sidewalk with her nose pressed against the screen door and watch the customers.
(d) She would sit outside of the Blue Moon in hopes that she would see her brother when he came to town.

10. What did Jarvis send Frankie three months after she sent her initial gift?
(a) A thank you letter and five dollar bill.
(b) A five dollar bill and his army dog tags.
(c) A thank you letter and a picture of him in his army uniform.
(d) A piece of animal hide and a ten dollar bill.

11. What does F. Jasmin say is her favorite color?
(a) Blue.
(b) Purple.
(c) Red.
(d) Green.

12. Who came to take care of Frankie after her mom died?
(a) Frankie's Uncle Ustace.
(b) Berenice.
(c) Frankie's Aunt Pet.
(d) Frankie's grandmother.

13. What was Jarvis's position in the army?
(a) Lieutenant.
(b) Private.
(c) Sergeant.
(d) Corporal.

14. Where does Frankie work on Saturday mornings?
(a) At the town market.
(b) Her father's jewlery shop.
(c) At the local beauty parlor.
(d) Her mother's boutique.

15. Who does Frankie's father tell her is looking for her while she is traveling around town on the Saturday before Jarvis's wedding?
(a) John Henry.
(b) Jarvis.
(c) Janice.
(d) Bernice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Frankie's best friend?

2. Why is Frankie not a member of the club in her neighborhood?

3. What is not one of the ways Frankie spends her day?

4. How old was Frankie when her grandmother died?

5. On what day of the week does Jarvis get married?

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