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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When talking to Fannie, what does Minnie say she wants from Frank?
(a) For her to be accepted by Frank's family.
(b) For their marriage to return to what it was like in the begining.
(c) Frank's approval of her behavior.
(d) For Frank to like Nicodemus, Kansas.

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

3. In the family, Fannie can be considered __________.
(a) The sister who chooses to ignore what does not directly affect her.
(b) The peacemaker.
(c) The instigator.
(d) The bravest.

4. Who comes by with a telegram for Frank?
(a) The white men from the train.
(b) Wil Parrish.
(c) Mr. Baker.
(d) A courier.

5. What does Sophie shift in her arm that alarms Frank as they talk?
(a) A shotgun.
(b) A crowbar.
(c) A scythe.
(d) A thick piece of fire wood.

6. What do the sister's give Minnie for her 21st birthday?
(a) A paid for passage ticket back to London.
(b) An expensive dress so she wouldn't miss London so much.
(c) A deed to all their land in Nicodemus, Kansas.
(d) A deed to a third of the property.

7. What does Minnie do when she sees Frank in Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Takes the deed from his pocket.
(c) Gives him one last hug and kiss.
(d) Cry.

8. Why does Frank return to the house in Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) He wants to boast his successes to Sophie.
(b) He wants to see Minnie again.
(c) He expects Fannie to go to the land office with him.
(d) He thinks Minnie is preparing to leave with him.

9. What does Miss Leah share about her past concerning her children?
(a) She was able to find two of her sold children after she was freed.
(b) She gave birth to ten that were sold and five while free.
(c) All her children are the little ones she worked next to on the plantation.
(d) She never gave successful birth while a slave and paid for it.

10. Frank tells the white men on the train Minnie is __________.
(a) A prostitute.
(b) A whore he won in a card game.
(c) An indentured servant.
(d) A gift from his brothers.

11. What does Frank ask for in Act 2, Scene 5 that Fannie refuses?
(a) Fannie's deed.
(b) A loan.
(c) A glass of water.
(d) Milk.

12. What does Wil offer Fannie as they talk on the porch?
(a) To buy them more land.
(b) To share his land with Fannie and her sisters.
(c) To beat up Frank.
(d) To kill Frank.

13. What does Fannie entice Frank with to get him to stay and talk?
(a) She lets him know Sophie is gone for a few days.
(b) Apple pie.
(c) She tells him that Minnie is getting dressed up nicely and he should wait while she does so.
(d) Custard.

14. What does Minnie say that shows some doubt about her forgiveness for Frank?
(a) She says she sees "Fannie so much happier with a man like Wil."
(b) She remarks that she "used to love him so much."
(c) She states she "doesn't know how much more anger she can take from him."
(d) She responds to Fannie that she's "felt greater love before."

15. What surprises Fannie when Frank says he is going to run errands?
(a) It's Sunday afternoon.
(b) Fannie wonders what business Frank has that requires him to run errands.
(c) It's a holiday.
(d) It's late at night.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Minnie reveal about Frank's current situation in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. How does Sophie's speech go at church?

4. What does Sophie do that comforts Minnie in Act 2, Scene 5?

5. Where are Sophie and Wil when Frank comes by the house in Act 2, Scene 5?

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