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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. What plan does Miss Leah have for Frank?
(a) Let him sell Minnie's land and leave as long as Minnie stays.
(b) Poison him.
(c) Shoot him.
(d) Buy the land back so he can leave.

2. Where is Frank as Minnie speaks with her sisters about what to do about Frank?
(a) Skulking in the yard.
(b) In town drinking and gambling.
(c) Listening in by the window from outside.
(d) In town checking for telegrams.

3. What does Frank call Minnie once they are alone?
(a) An animal.
(b) A monkey.
(c) A picaninny.
(d) A nigger.

4. What is Fannie's reaction when she sees Minnie struggle into the main room in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) She calls for Sophie.
(b) She cries and hugs Minnie.
(c) She runs to find the people that hurt Minnie.
(d) She curses Frank.

5. Where among the sisters does Minnie fit?
(a) She is the youngest.
(b) She is an adopted child.
(c) She is the middle child.
(d) She is the eldest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wil think of bad memories?

2. According to Minnie's mother, why don't some black women leave their husbands when they are abusive?

3. What does Frank hate about the U.S.?

4. Who seems the most upset at Frank for his violent behavior?

5. According to Sophie, a homesteader needs _________ to survive.

(see the answer key)

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