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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Leah share with Minnie about James's feelings toward her children?

2. What happens to Miss Leah's children after she is free?

3. Who seems the most upset at Frank for his violent behavior?

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

5. What is Sophie's mood before she encounters Frank in the yard?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Manipulation is seen time and again throughout the play. Find examples and explain how manipulation is used by everyone good and bad.

Essay Topic 2

There are several love stories mentioned and observed in "Flying West." Explain how the adage "love is blind" rings true in some of the characters.

Essay Topic 3

Miss Leah convinces the household to murder Frank with an apple pie rather than shoot him outright. Explain how this is preferable and why it might not work today.

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