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

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

3. Why does Miss Leah stay with Sophie and Fannie rather than in her own home?
(a) Miss Leah's home is not equipped for winter.
(b) Miss Leah's home is being sold.
(c) Miss Leah is in marital trouble.
(d) Miss Leah is older and needs the younger women's help.

4. Who comes to help Fannie and Sophie pick up Minnie and Frank?
(a) Miss Leah.
(b) Mr. Lewiston.
(c) Wil Parrish.
(d) Mr. Baker.

5. What is Sophie's attitude toward Frank when they first meet?
(a) Dominant.
(b) Formal.
(c) Amiable.
(d) Overly warm.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Frank's attitude from the start?

3. How can the reader tell Sophie is older than Fannie?

4. Wil Parrish can be described as _________.

5. What does Minnie wear upon arrival that indicates her lifestyle away from Kansas?

(see the answer key)

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