Francie Flashcards
Why does Francie’s father leave to go to Chicago?
To get a job so they can afford a better home.
Where do Francie’s brother and cousin, Prez and Perry, escape from the Bascomes Brothers?
At the filling/gas station.
Why did Prez and Perry dig a hole and hide in it?
They were hiding from the cops because they were worried that they would be in trouble for helping a man that the cops were looking for.
What is Auntie’s newborn baby’s name?
Janie
Why did Francie get a new dress and Prez get a new outfit?
To look nice for their trip to Chicago.
Why did the cops want to find Jessie?
Because they thought he killed someone.
Why did Francie go into the woods?
To put out food for Jessie because she knew he didn’t have any.
Why did Francie go to help her aunt?
Because her aunt just had a baby.
Why did Francie clean other people’s houses?
Because her family needed the money.
Why did Francie go into town when she wasn’t supposed to?
Because she knew the bully would be waiting for her on the street she normally used to go home.
What drink did Francie serve to Holly Grace and her friends?
Francie served iced tea.
What was in the box mama put under her bed?
A beautiful dress.
Where did Francie want to get the first scooter pie?
Diller’s Drugs.
What did Sheriff Barnes steal from Francie’s home?
Daddy’s homecoming cake.
What did Francie write on Mama’s jars when she put them in the woods?
“From Lil’s Kitchen.”
What are the Bascomb brother’s first names?
Jack and Billy
What was the main reason why Jesse attacked Bellamy?
Bellamy didn’t give Jesse the right amount of money
What is Francie’s and Prez’s dog’s name?
Juniper
What was Francie afraid would happen when her dad was in Chicago?
She was scarred he would have another family in Chicago.
How does France get in trouble the first time?
She put Mrs. Beaches’ cat in a closet because it scratched her.
Why was the price for scooter pie more for Francie?
She had brought her Nancy Drew book and the person who sold the scooter pies though she stole it.
What did the note say that Augustine gave Francie and what was spelled wrong?
It said “you’re going to get it” and “going” was spelled wrong.
Why does Francie carry her shoes?
She didn’t want to get mud or dust on them.
What did the last letter they got from daddy before they moved say?
It said that he didn’t have enough money to get them to Chicago and that they would have to wait until spring.
