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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the reader discover about Sophie's past?
(a) She came from a well-respected and educated family.
(b) She is a mestizo.
(c) She was part of the Underground Railroad.
(d) She is a mulatto.

2. Why are Minnie and Frank visiting the U.S.?
(a) Solely to visit Sophie and Fannie.
(b) To visit Miss Leah before she passes on.
(c) To handle Frank's father's will.
(d) To handle Minnie's share of property.

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

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

5. What does Sophie think about Wil's feelings toward Fannie?
(a) She does not understand it.
(b) She supports it.
(c) She is upset by it.
(d) It doesn't bother her as long as no one is hurt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Fannie's manner at the train station?

2. What does Sophie carry with her on her way back from grocery shopping in town?

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

4. Who is at home waiting to see Minnie?

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

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