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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. How far does Jesse have to walk to school each day?

2. How many shrimp wheels is Francie instructed to serve each guest?

3. Francie's mother gives her money for coffee and ___________________.

4. What does Mrs. Montgomery's niece notice about Francie?

5. Where does Francie buy her coffee and Scooter Pie?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Alberta disguised herself from her traveling companions?

2. What do trains represent for Francie?

3. What does grammar school commencement mean to Francie?

4. Why does Francie end up in town on the way home? What does she see Holly Grace doing there?

5. Why has Jesse left school and who does Francie think can help her reach him so she can continue the reading lessons?

6. How does the author use foreshadowing regarding Jesse's hiding in the woods?

7. Describe some of the things that make Francie's life hard for her, especially for a girl her age.

8. How does Clarissa Montgomery show kindness toward Francie when Francie is baking at her home?

9. Why do the Butler girls resent Francie? How do they taunt her?

10. What does Mama tell Francie when she is concerned about Jesse's welfare?

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

The author used more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book and then explain why the examples support the theme.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the book's title. What does the author mean by calling it simply FRANCIE. What is she trying to emphasize with this emphatic style? Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting rationale for each.

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