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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. At whose home does Francie work?
2. What does Francie catch a glimpse of in the woods?
3. Which of the following is NOT something Francie likes to do?
4. What are the men doing in the store when Francie is there?
5. Who does Francie say is responsible for taking the missing book?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is Treasure and how does she frustrate Francie?
2. How is Francie treated at Diller's Drugs and what does Mr. Diller accuse her of?
3. Why do Francie and her mother have to endure humiliation from white people?
4. What does Mama tell Francie when she is concerned about Jesse's welfare?
5. Who are Augustine and Mae Butler? Why do they not like Francie?
6. What is Francie's reasoning for embarrassing Holly in front of her guests?
7. Why does Francie exhibit some passive-aggressive behavior?
8. Where do Prez, Perry, and Jesse work? Why can Jesse not take a break to talk to Francie?
9. How does the author use foreshadowing regarding Jesse's hiding in the woods?
10. How does Francie escape punishment from her mother for being in town when she isn't supposed to be?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe Miss Lafayette. What is her role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by developing Miss Lafayette's character in the novel?
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
What is the greatest lesson Francie learns from Jesse? Is it true that important lessons are also painful ones? What will Francie always recall about Jesse? How was she able to reach out to him that summer?
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