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Flyin' West | Quiz

Pearl Cleage
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Flyin' West | Quiz

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1)

How old is Frank when he first travels to Europe? (from Act 1, Scene 4)

18.
30.
21.
14.
2)

How does Minnie have her hair in Act 2, Scene 6? (from Act 2, Scene 6)

Cut short.
In braids with ribbons.
Down the way Frank likes them.
In a ponytail.
3)

Why are Fannie, Sophie, and Minnie staying up so late at night? (from Act 1, Scene 5)

They are waiting for Frank to come home.
They are preparing for their ritual.
They are discussing the expansion plans of Nicodemus.
They are waiting to hear from Wil Parrish.
4)

What does Frank call Minnie once they are alone? (from Act 1, Scene 4)

An animal.
A nigger.
A monkey.
A picaninny.
5)

What do white folks call Nicodemus? (from Act 1, Scene 5)

"Worthless."
"Blackwater."
"Niggerdemus."
"Black death."
6)

What does Minnie find out about her own parents? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Her parents were never married.
Her father was abusive to her mother.
Her parents used to hit Fannie.
Her father used to abuse Sophie.
7)

How is Minnie dressed when she enters in Act 2, Scene 6? (from Act 2, Scene 6)

In a solid plain dress for church.
In working clothes.
In simple but elegant clothing.
In a bright dress for a dance.
8)

What does the reader learn about Fannie and Wil in Act 2, Scene 6? (from Act 2, Scene 6)

Fannie no longer fancies Wil.
They are married.
They are engaged.
Wil is still courting Fannie.
9)

According to MInnie, what event causes Frank to escalate his hate for black people? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Frank is robbed by a black man.
Frank loses a job to a less-qualified white man.
Frank realizes the only educated people he knows are all white.
His father's death.
10)

What is Sophie trying to convince the Negroes of Nicodemus? (from Act 1, Scene 5)

To learn how to read.
To sell their land to speculators for a certain price.
Not to sell their land to speculators.
To open up a school.
11)

What is Sophie's mood before she encounters Frank in the yard? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

Disappointed in herself.
Disappointed in the town.
Distraught.
Happy.
12)

In the family, Fannie can be considered __________. (from Act 2, Scene 1)

The peacemaker.
The sister who chooses to ignore what does not directly affect her.
The instigator.
The bravest.
13)

What do the men Frank meets from the train and town call Minnie? (from Act 1, Scene 5)

A "picanniny."
A "nigger."
An "animal."
A "monkey."
14)

What plan does Miss Leah have for Frank? (from Act 2, Scene 4)

Poison him.
Buy the land back so he can leave.
Let him sell Minnie's land and leave as long as Minnie stays.
Shoot him.
15)

Where does Frank go to in Act 1, Scene IV? (from Act 1, Scene 4)

To the local pub.
The train station.
Out for a walk.
The telegraph office.
16)

What is Frank's attitude when he encounters Sophie by the yard? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

Smug.
Nervous.
Fearful.
Guilt-ridden.
17)

When Sophie arrives, what does she want Wil to do? (from Act 2, Scene 4)

Lure Frank back to the house.
Take Minnie away to some place safe.
Murder Frank.
Guard the house and not let Frank in.
18)

What truth does Frank finally face when Minnie tries to comfort him? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

That Sophie is right about everything.
That he is lucky to have Minnie.
That he is a bastard.
That he needs the black community's support.
19)

What does Fannie entice Frank with to get him to stay and talk? (from Act 2, Scene 5)

She lets him know Sophie is gone for a few days.
Apple pie.
Custard.
She tells him that Minnie is getting dressed up nicely and he should wait while she does so.
20)

Where are Sophie, Fannie, and Minnie off to in Act 2, Scene 6? (from Act 2, Scene 6)

Church.
A dance.
A night in the town.
Working on their farm.
21)

What does Minnie compare the beginnings of her life with Frank to? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

A whole new dimension.
A celebrity's life.
Every woman's dream.
A fairy tale.
22)

Frank tells the white men on the train Minnie is __________. (from Act 2, Scene 2)

A whore he won in a card game.
An indentured servant.
A gift from his brothers.
A prostitute.
23)

What is Minnie's reactions when she first sees Frank again after her talk with Fannie? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

She sits still with a fixed stare.
She turns her head away until he kisses her.
She runs to hug him.
She slowly approaches him to talk.
24)

Where is Minnie while Fannie and Miss Leah prepares dinner and Frank speaks with Sophie in the yard? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

At church.
In town.
Resting in the bedroom.
Out for a walk.
25)

What does Frank do with Minnie before she meets his friends? (from Act 1, Scene 4)

Gives her a fashion makeover.
Tells her how to act.
Proposes to her.
Tells her he loves her.
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