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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Minnie find out about her own parents?
(a) Her parents were never married.
(b) Her father used to abuse Sophie.
(c) Her father was abusive to her mother.
(d) Her parents used to hit Fannie.

3. Who seems the most upset at Frank for his violent behavior?
(a) Minnie.
(b) Miss Leah.
(c) Sophie.
(d) Wil Parrish.

4. What shows Frank's personal rivalry with Sophie in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) He greets everyone but blatantly ignores Sophie.
(b) An inappropriate hand gesture at Sophie when Minnie hugs him.
(c) He asks Minnie to stop taking advice from Sophie.
(d) He smirks at Sophie when Minnie hugs him.

5. Frank shows __________ about his behavior towards MInnie and her family.
(a) He believes he went out of line.
(b) No remorse.
(c) He is justified.
(d) Remorse.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to MInnie, what event causes Frank to escalate his hate for black people?

3. What is Minnie doing when Act I, Scene IV ends?

4. What does Minnie compare the beginnings of her life with Frank to?

5. When excites Frank when Minnie receives her gift?

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