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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What news does Sophie get from Miss Lewiston?
(a) Miss Lewiston will not be able to lend her wagon to Sophie.
(b) Miss Baker just gave birth to a healthy child.
(c) Miss Lewiston cannot come to help care for Miss Leah.
(d) Miss Lewiston will not be able to teach school in the spring.

2. Where does Fannie's sister Minnie currently live?
(a) Paris.
(b) London.
(c) New Orleans.
(d) Mexico.

3. Who does Frank stop to talk to before he greets Minnie's sisters?
(a) Wil Parrish.
(b) Some white men from the train.
(c) The station manager.
(d) The ticket collector.

4. What place does Wil miss?
(a) Florida.
(b) London.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Paris.

5. Miss Leah is _________ in regards to her old age.
(a) In denial.
(b) Sad.
(c) Accepting.
(d) Oblivious.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where among the sisters does Minnie fit?

2. What is the relationship between Sophie and Miss Leah?

3. Why does Miss Leah stay with Sophie and Fannie rather than in her own home?

4. Who comes to help Fannie and Sophie pick up Minnie and Frank?

5. What does Miss Leah refuse to use despite her obvious need?

(see the answer key)

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