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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sophie carry with her on her way back from grocery shopping in town?
(a) A chicken.
(b) An axe.
(c) Wood.
(d) A shotgun.

2. Why does Miss Leah stay with Sophie and Fannie rather than in her own home?
(a) Miss Leah is in marital trouble.
(b) Miss Leah's home is being sold.
(c) Miss Leah's home is not equipped for winter.
(d) Miss Leah is older and needs the younger women's help.

3. Wil Parrish can be described as _________.
(a) Excitable.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Stoic.
(d) Kind.

4. Minnie and Frank's relationship can be described as __________.
(a) Unconditionally loving.
(b) Female dominant.
(c) Equal.
(d) Male dominant.

5. Frank's tone can be assumed as __________.
(a) Natural.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Uptight.
(d) Amiable.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Miss Leah looking for but refuses to let Sophie tell her where it is?

2. What is Frank's attitude from the start?

3. What is Sophie's attitude toward Frank when they first meet?

4. What does Sophie think about Wil's feelings toward Fannie?

5. What news does Sophie get from Miss Lewiston?

(see the answer key)

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