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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Samantha spend most of her time when she's outside at school?
(a) On the slide.
(b) Near the fence.
(c) Next to a large tree.
(d) On the swings.

2. What does the boy say his father had promised about people on this side of the highway?
(a) That they would teach him to fit in.
(b) That they would be nice.
(c) That they wouldn't notice that he's white.
(d) That they would call him Jesus.

3. What is written on Maribel's shirt?
(a) Black Pride.
(b) Casey School.
(c) Peace.
(d) Maribel.

4. Who does Frannie sit down across from?
(a) Samantha.
(b) Trevor.
(c) The new boy.
(d) Maribel Tanks.

5. What is Frannie's thought when the boy speaks?
(a) That boy is white.
(b) Isn't this strange.
(c) I wonder where he got that accent?
(d) That boy comes from a rich home.

6. What grade is Frannie in?
(a) Sixth.
(b) Eighth.
(c) Fourth.
(d) Seventh.

7. What has Frannie written below her name on her notebook?
(a) The date.
(b) Her brother's name.
(c) Her wish for something new to happen.
(d) The day's assignments.

8. What does the boy pull from his pocket?
(a) Only his hand.
(b) An apple.
(c) A note.
(d) A candy wrapper.

9. What does Frannie say is different about walking home with Samantha in chapter six?
(a) They usually walked a different route.
(b) They were very quiet.
(c) The new boy was with them.
(d) Nothing.

10. What was the name of Frannie's sister who died?
(a) Abigail.
(b) Lila.
(c) Floyjoy.
(d) Trudy.

11. What happens when Frannie touches the surface of the tiny creek with her boot?
(a) The ice cracks.
(b) The ripples spread out and fade away.
(c) Her shoe gets wet.
(d) She slips and almost falls in.

12. What is it the reaction of the class when the new boy speaks?
(a) They laugh.
(b) They don't react at all.
(c) They become very quiet.
(d) They catch their breaths.

13. What does Frannie say she thinks of when she sees the graffiti on buildings in the neighborhood?
(a) Hatred and violence.
(b) A giant with a marker.
(c) Parks and swings.
(d) Gangs .

14. Which of the following is among the things in the lobby of Frannie's apartment building?
(a) A fire place.
(b) A painting of a dog chasing a fox.
(c) An old-fashioned counter .
(d) A stack of boxes.

15. What is Frannie doing when she hears Sean turn off the television and go to his room?
(a) Talking on the phone.
(b) Watching her mother sleep.
(c) Cleaning the bathroom.
(d) Eating cereal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the class cheering that morning?

2. What does Mrs. Johnson say the new boy's name is?

3. What are the first words Mama says to Frannie when Frannie goes into her bedroom?

4. What can Frannie smell from the cafeteria?

5. What is Maribel playing on the playground?

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