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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Frank think Minnie brings no luck?
(a) She's too poor.
(b) She's too black.
(c) She's too dumb.
(d) She's too clumsy.

2. How did Frank's father meet his mother?
(a) In the town grocery.
(b) His father owned Frank's mother.
(c) They worked on the same plantation.
(d) Frank's mother kept house for Frank's grandfather.

3. Who comes by with a telegram for Frank?
(a) A courier.
(b) Wil Parrish.
(c) Mr. Baker.
(d) The white men from the train.

4. How does Fannie show Frank a warm welcome?
(a) She gives him a bear hug.
(b) She kisses his cheek.
(c) She smiles warmly at him.
(d) She shakes his hand for a long time.

5. What surprises Miss Leah about Minnie's life abroad?
(a) Black people get to vote.
(b) The education system is not segregated between blacks and whites.
(c) There is still slavery.
(d) There are no Jim Crow laws.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Frank call Minnie once they are alone?

2. How does Wil show he is a good man?

3. Upon her entrance, it is apparent Minnie is __________.

4. Why is it difficult for Frank to miss colored people?

5. What finally calms Frank down after reading the telegram?

(see the answer key)

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