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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 does the sisters' ritual celebrate?
(a) Their freedom.
(b) The fact that they are property owners.
(c) Their womanhood.
(d) Independence of men.

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

3. What is in Frank's hand when he finally arrives back home?
(a) A shotgun.
(b) A flask.
(c) A bottle of whiskey.
(d) Flowers.

4. According to Minnie's mother, why don't some black women leave their husbands when they are abusive?
(a) Because they still love them.
(b) If the man is good to the children, the mother will sacrifice herself.
(c) They have to deal with the white folks first.
(d) It is dishonorable.

5. Miss Leah tells stories to Minnie and mentions a man named James. Who is James to Miss Leah?
(a) Miss Leah's overseer.
(b) Miss Leah's previous slave owner.
(c) Miss Leah's late husband.
(d) Miss Leah's first child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sophie trying to convince the Negroes of Nicodemus?

2. Why does Miss Leah stay with Sophie and Fannie rather than in her own home?

3. What is Sophie's attitude toward Frank when they first meet?

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

5. What does Wil bring when he arrives to dinner?

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