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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Miss Leah begin to have children so early?
(a) She is raped by the slave owner.
(b) It is the only form of love she knows.
(c) This allows her to not work on the plantation.
(d) Her slave owner makes her.

2. How does Wil show he is a good man?
(a) He is the only one to help Miss Leah walk without a cane.
(b) He helps whomever whenever he can.
(c) He stands up to Frank when he says disrespectful things to the women.
(d) He carries a shotgun and watches over the women's safety.

3. What is Sophie celebrating when Miss Leah enters her home?
(a) Her Birthday.
(b) An end to worrying.
(c) Her sister coming home.
(d) Fannie's birthday.

4. What about Frank is Minnie proud of?
(a) His looks and travel experience.
(b) His father's status.
(c) His riches.
(d) His easy nature.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Frank is __________ about being called a colored poet.

2. Where did Sophie and Fannie come from before arriving in Nicodemus, Kansas?

3. What does Frank hate about the U.S.?

4. How does Frank win Minnie over when they first meet?

5. What surprises Miss Leah about Minnie's life abroad?

(see the answer key)

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