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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. When is the first thing Frank does when he reads the telegram?
(a) Yell at Minnie that it is her fault.
(b) Furiously writes a response to the sender.
(c) Goes to his room to drink.
(d) Leaves the house for a walk.

2. What does Sophie shift in her arm that alarms Frank as they talk?
(a) A scythe.
(b) A crowbar.
(c) A thick piece of fire wood.
(d) A shotgun.

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

4. How does Fannie show Frank a warm welcome?
(a) She smiles warmly at him.
(b) She gives him a bear hug.
(c) She shakes his hand for a long time.
(d) She kisses his cheek.

5. What does Minnie reveal about Frank's current situation in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Frank just found out his father is not his real father.
(b) Frank is not getting work as a poet.
(c) Frank owes money from gambling in London.
(d) His family has disowned him now that his father is dead.

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse does Minnie give to justify forgiveness for Frank's behavior?

2. What does Minnie say that shows some doubt about her forgiveness for Frank?

3. What does Frank think of Minnie's hair after Miss Leah fixes it up?

4. When Frank walks aggressively toward Minnie what is Sophie's reaction?

5. How does Minnie explain her injury?

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