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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 Miss Leah tell Minnie about her pregnancy?
(a) If Minnie wants to stay healthy for the baby, she should leave Frank.
(b) Minnie will probably have complications but to try her best.
(c) Pregnancy is important but Minnie's safety is the first priority.
(d) Enough babies have been taken and Minnie must not lose hers.

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

3. According to Miss Leah, Kansas's winter teaches you what?
(a) There's nothing to hide behind between you and your soul.
(b) Your tenacity to survive.
(c) Your determination to keep free.
(d) Your strength.

4. What does Miss Leah refuse to use despite her obvious need?
(a) Eyeglasses.
(b) A cane.
(c) A shawl.
(d) Gloves.

5. Sophie will accept Frank as long as __________.
(a) He accepts prairie life as equal to city life.
(b) He is truly good to Minnie.
(c) He helps expand Nicodemus.
(d) He pays for Minnie's share of property.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Wil show he is a good man?

3. Where does Frank go to in Act 1, Scene IV?

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

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

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