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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where among the sisters does Minnie fit?
(a) She is the eldest.
(b) She is the middle child.
(c) She is the youngest.
(d) She is an adopted child.

2. What does Frank mention that offends Wil?
(a) Reference to being illiterate.
(b) Reference to being a wild Indian.
(c) Reference to being a slave.
(d) Reference to being a homesteader.

3. What does the sisters' ritual celebrate?
(a) Their womanhood.
(b) Their freedom.
(c) The fact that they are property owners.
(d) Independence of men.

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

5. What is Fannie working on with Miss Leah and others in Nicodemus?
(a) Negotiable prices for speculators.
(b) Writing a book of their stories.
(c) Opening a school.
(d) Plans to expand Nicodemus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Wil's feelings toward Fannie?

2. How does Minnie explain her injury?

3. How does Fannie show Frank a warm welcome?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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