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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Out of all the sisters, what does Miss Leah count on Minnie doing?
(a) Go to college.
(b) Care for Miss Leah.
(c) Care for the farm.
(d) Have children.

2. How does Frank win Minnie over when they first meet?
(a) He dedicates a poem to her.
(b) He follows her until she agrees to go out on a date.
(c) He writes a poem about her.
(d) He sings to her.

3. About a week after Frank's physical outburst, Act 2, Scene 2 opens up with everyone getting ready to go where?
(a) The Saturday market.
(b) The train station.
(c) Church.
(d) A picnic.

4. What does Frank give Fannie as a gift?
(a) A sample of Frank's writings.
(b) A poster.
(c) Pretty stationary and pen.
(d) An autographed book of Dunbar poetry.

5. According to Sophie, a homesteader needs _________ to survive.
(a) Strength.
(b) Money.
(c) To be white.
(d) A man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the last to get out of bed the day after Minnie arrives?

2. What is it like for Miss Leah the first time she has sex?

3. What does Minnie reveal about Frank's current situation in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. What do white folks call Nicodemus?

5. Who does Frank stop to talk to before he greets Minnie's sisters?

(see the answer key)

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