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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What rude advice does Frank give Sophie?
(a) To stop trying to make Nicodemus something it will never be.
(b) To stop being high and mighty.
(c) To learn when to mind her own business.
(d) If she's smart enough, she'll know when to shut her trap.

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

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

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

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

6. What is Frank's demeanor as he is invited into the house by Fannie?
(a) Shy.
(b) Pompous.
(c) Hesitant.
(d) Flustered.

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

8. When does Miss Leah go west?
(a) The day the Homestead Act is enacted.
(b) When James dies.
(c) As soon as she is freed.
(d) When all her children dies.

9. What shows Minnie's ignorance of what Frank cares about in life?
(a) She tells him Nicodemus will be a paradise for black folks.
(b) She asks him doesn't he think the baby should be the first priority.
(c) She tells him Sophie forgives him.
(d) She comforts him by saying as long as they have each other, life is fine.

10. What is the only reason Sophie is sorry for Frank's troubles?
(a) Because it might make Frank stay in Kansas and closer to her.
(b) Because Frank might ask her for help.
(c) Because Sophie doesn't believe in wishing bad luck on anyone.
(d) Because they concern Minnie too.

11. According to MInnie, what event causes Frank to escalate his hate for black people?
(a) His father's death.
(b) Frank is robbed by a black man.
(c) Frank realizes the only educated people he knows are all white.
(d) Frank loses a job to a less-qualified white man.

12. Where is Minnie while Fannie and Miss Leah prepares dinner and Frank speaks with Sophie in the yard?
(a) In town.
(b) Out for a walk.
(c) At church.
(d) Resting in the bedroom.

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

14. What does Miss Leah prepare Minnie to help her calm her nerves?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Herbal tea.
(c) Soup.
(d) A comfortable bed.

15. What is Frank's attitude when he encounters Sophie by the yard?
(a) Fearful.
(b) Smug.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Guilt-ridden.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Frank ask for in Act 2, Scene 5 that Fannie refuses?

2. What stops Frank and Minnie from returning to their old life in London?

3. What does Minnie find out about her own parents?

4. Who comes by with a telegram for Frank?

5. What is Minnie's reactions when she first sees Frank again after her talk with Fannie?

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