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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Frank fear most in his life since receiving the telegram?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Being killed.
(c) Minnie leaving him.
(d) Becoming an ordinary colored person.

2. When excites Frank when Minnie receives her gift?
(a) He knows how much the land is worth.
(b) He is happy to return back to London soon.
(c) Hs is excited as long as she is excited.
(d) He is excited to see Minnie wearing more than her country dresses.

3. What does Frank ask for in Act 2, Scene 5 that Fannie refuses?
(a) Fannie's deed.
(b) Milk.
(c) A loan.
(d) A glass of water.

4. Sophie makes a speech in church about the speculators and selling the land. When will the vote take place from the time she gives her speech?
(a) The same day.
(b) The next day.
(c) The next week.
(d) Not for another month.

5. Who opens the door when Frank arrives?
(a) The door is already open.
(b) Fannie.
(c) Minnie.
(d) Miss Leah.

6. Minnie refuses to do what for Frank?
(a) Ask Sophie to split up the land and sell her share.
(b) Run his telegram to the post office.
(c) Head to New Orleans to settle his issues.
(d) Go back to London with him.

7. What shows Minnie's ignorance of what Frank cares about in life?
(a) She tells him Sophie forgives him.
(b) She comforts him by saying as long as they have each other, life is fine.
(c) She tells him Nicodemus will be a paradise for black folks.
(d) She asks him doesn't he think the baby should be the first priority.

8. What does Wil think of bad memories?
(a) They make the good ones sweeter.
(b) There are too many too count for a black man.
(c) He can do without them.
(d) His life would be empty if he did not have any bad memories.

9. Which character in Act II Scene IV carries a shotgun at the front porch?
(a) Minnie.
(b) Miss Leah.
(c) Wil Parrish.
(d) Sophie.

10. What does Fannie offer Frank in Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) A chance to return what is Minnie's or he will pay without knowing it.
(b) Property if he stays and leads Nicodemus.
(c) To buy the deed back.
(d) A chance to apologize for his actions.

11. What is Minnie most concerned about the day after Frank pushes her in front of her sisters?
(a) What Miss Leah thinks about Frank.
(b) Sophie's reactions.
(c) Her baby.
(d) Frank's well-being.

12. What is the only reason Sophie is sorry for Frank's troubles?
(a) Because it might make Frank stay in Kansas and closer to her.
(b) Because Sophie doesn't believe in wishing bad luck on anyone.
(c) Because Frank might ask her for help.
(d) Because they concern Minnie too.

13. What does Miss Leah prepare Minnie to help her calm her nerves?
(a) Herbal tea.
(b) Soup.
(c) Coffee.
(d) A comfortable bed.

14. What does Miss Leah share with Minnie about James's feelings toward her children?
(a) James looks at Miss Leah's children as commodity.
(b) James gives them some slack because he likes Miss Leah.
(c) James cannot shower them with enough attention.
(d) James feels awkard as the only mulatto in the family.

15. What does Minnie reveal about Frank's current situation in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Frank is not getting work as a poet.
(b) His family has disowned him now that his father is dead.
(c) Frank just found out his father is not his real father.
(d) Frank owes money from gambling in London.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fannie want from Sophie in regard to Minnie's happiness?

2. What does Wil offer Fannie as they talk on the porch?

3. Where are Sophie and Wil when Frank comes by the house in Act 2, Scene 5?

4. What does Miss Leah insinuate when she says Sophie is out all week not to swing votes but for other reasons?

5. What is Frank nervous about as his stay is prolonged?

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