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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. What do the sister's give Minnie for her 21st birthday?
(a) An expensive dress so she wouldn't miss London so much.
(b) A paid for passage ticket back to London.
(c) A deed to a third of the property.
(d) A deed to all their land in Nicodemus, Kansas.

2. Why is it difficult for Frank to miss colored people?
(a) He never knew many black people.
(b) He never had that community feeling to miss it.
(c) He is mistreated by blacks wherever he goes.
(d) He regrets treating slaves badly when he was younger.

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

4. According to MInnie, what event causes Frank to escalate his hate for black people?
(a) Frank loses a job to a less-qualified white man.
(b) Frank realizes the only educated people he knows are all white.
(c) Frank is robbed by a black man.
(d) His father's death.

5. What does Fannie pressure Minnie to do regarding Frank?
(a) Leave Frank.
(b) Talk with Sophie about it because she knows best.
(c) Work it out with Frank.
(d) Seek revenge against Frank.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sophie shift in her arm that alarms Frank as they talk?

2. Frank threatens to do what to Minnie in Act 2, scene 2?

3. What is Frank's attitude when he encounters Sophie by the yard?

4. What happens when Sophie and Fannie walk in on Minnie and Frank?

5. What alternative does Frank think can also hurt Sophie?

(see the answer key)

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