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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 does Miss Leah refuse to use despite her obvious need?
(a) A cane.
(b) A shawl.
(c) Eyeglasses.
(d) Gloves.

2. How can the reader tell Sophie is older than Fannie?
(a) Sophie uses a cane.
(b) Fannie is described as wearing girlish clothing.
(c) Fannie often defers to what Sophie says.
(d) Sophie makes better coffee.

3. What does Minnie wear upon arrival that indicates her lifestyle away from Kansas?
(a) Furs.
(b) Braids.
(c) Pants.
(d) A homely dress.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is Sophie's attitude toward Frank when they first meet?

4. What is Fannie working on with Miss Leah and others in Nicodemus?

5. Where does Fannie's sister Minnie currently live?

(see the answer key)

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