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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. Minnie refuses to do what for Frank?
(a) Head to New Orleans to settle his issues.
(b) Run his telegram to the post office.
(c) Go back to London with him.
(d) Ask Sophie to split up the land and sell her share.

2. What does Miss Leah insinuate when she says Sophie is out all week not to swing votes but for other reasons?
(a) Sophie is working on the speculators as much as her speech.
(b) Sophie is avoiding Minnie.
(c) Sophie is avoiding Frank.
(d) Sophie is planning something sneaky to swing the vote.

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

4. How did Frank's father meet his mother?
(a) They worked on the same plantation.
(b) Frank's mother kept house for Frank's grandfather.
(c) His father owned Frank's mother.
(d) In the town grocery.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Wil Parrish can be described as _________.

2. What is Minnie and Frank's reaction when they see Sophie in the kitchen?

3. Which character in Act II Scene IV carries a shotgun at the front porch?

4. What does the reader discover about Sophie's past?

5. Out of all the sisters, what does Miss Leah count on Minnie doing?

(see the answer key)

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