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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Clarissa tells Francie that she is ____________________.
(a) Learning to drive.
(b) Taking art lessons.
(c) Going away to school.
(d) Writing a book.

2. How does Francie spend her day at Aunt Lydia's house?
(a) Fixing food.
(b) Washing and hanging out diapers.
(c) Rocking the baby.
(d) Cleaning the house.

3. What does Francie's mother do to Francie when she learns what Francie did to the cat?
(a) She whips her.
(b) She sends her home.
(c) She refuses to speak to her.
(d) She grounds her.

4. Where does Francie put the cat so he won't scratch her for awhile?
(a) In a bathroom.
(b) In a trash can.
(c) In the shed.
(d) In a wardrobe.

5. What do the Butler children NOT bring to school?
(a) Umbrellas.
(b) Pencils.
(c) Boots.
(d) Lunch.

6. A young woman dressed as a ________________ approaches Francie.
(a) Man.
(b) Princess.
(c) Nun.
(d) Clown.

7. Granny usually tells Francie stories about ______________________.
(a) Her ancestors.
(b) Knights of the round table.
(c) Witches and haunts.
(d) Jesus.

8. Why does Jesse continue to walk to school each day?
(a) He wants to get away from his abusive father.
(b) He wants a better life that an education can give him.
(c) He promised his dead mother.
(d) The truant officer makes him.

9. What does Francie withhold from her Mother?
(a) A letter from her Father.
(b) Her affection.
(c) Her paycheck.
(d) Her grade card.

10. What does Mrs. Montgomery's niece notice about Francie?
(a) Her torn skirt.
(b) Her beautiful hair.
(c) Her injured legs.
(d) Her black eye.

11. What book does Miss Lafayette give to Francie?
(a) The Dream Keeper.
(b) Oliver Twist.
(c) The Count of Monte Cristo.
(d) Uncle Tom's Cabin.

12. Francie tells Mr. Diller that she saw Holly stealing a __________________.
(a) Lipstick.
(b) Pack of hair ribbons.
(c) Comic book.
(d) Diary.

13. What does Francie do when she realizes that Jesse does not bring any lunch to school?
(a) She shares her lunch with him.
(b) She tells the teacher.
(c) She brings a lunch for him.
(d) She invites him for supper.

14. What is Francie's mother doing in town when Francie sees her?
(a) Buying lemons.
(b) Selling eggs.
(c) Mailing a package.
(d) Carrying groceries.

15. Which of the following information is NOT included on the Wanted poster?
(a) The person is wanted for murder.
(b) The person is armed.
(c) The person has a large facial scar.
(d) The person is dangerous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Francie think she will do when she moves to Chicago?

2. What name does Holly call Francie?

3. Francie overhears the white women talking about ________________.

4. What does Granny drink when she stops by Francie's house?

5. What sound does Francie hear as she sits under a tree reading her book?

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