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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Frank say colored people always put in charge?
(a) The lightest of the bunch.
(b) An educated man such as himself.
(c) A man.
(d) An outsider with a fresh view like his.

2. When excites Frank when Minnie receives her gift?
(a) He is happy to return back to London soon.
(b) He knows how much the land is worth.
(c) He is excited to see Minnie wearing more than her country dresses.
(d) Hs is excited as long as she is excited.

3. What is Minnie and Frank's reaction when they see Sophie in the kitchen?
(a) Minnie is excited and runs to hug her while Frank waits.
(b) They are both nervously startled.
(c) They clasp each other's hands in fear of what Sophie will say or do.
(d) Frank is happy for the opportunity to apologize to Sophie while Minnie smiles on.

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

5. What shows Frank's personal rivalry with Sophie in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) He smirks at Sophie when Minnie hugs him.
(b) An inappropriate hand gesture at Sophie when Minnie hugs him.
(c) He greets everyone but blatantly ignores Sophie.
(d) He asks Minnie to stop taking advice from Sophie.

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

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

8. What truth does Frank finally face when Minnie tries to comfort him?
(a) That he is a bastard.
(b) That he is lucky to have Minnie.
(c) That Sophie is right about everything.
(d) That he needs the black community's support.

9. What does Miss Leah share with Minnie about James's feelings toward her children?
(a) James gives them some slack because he likes Miss Leah.
(b) James feels awkard as the only mulatto in the family.
(c) James cannot shower them with enough attention.
(d) James looks at Miss Leah's children as commodity.

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

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

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

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

14. How does Minnie and her family know what Frank's situation is in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Frank yells it aloud in anger.
(b) Sophie demands Frank explain his behavior.
(c) Wil tells them what he has heard in town.
(d) Fannie reads the telegram aloud.

15. What finally calms Frank down after reading the telegram?
(a) Knowing he has a place to stay in the meantime.
(b) The white men from the train offer him a job.
(c) Knowing Minnie has land that is worth a lot of money.
(d) Minnie's support to head back to New Orleans to handle his issues.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Sophie arrives, what does she want Wil to do?

2. What do the sister's give Minnie for her 21st birthday?

3. What does Minnie compare the beginnings of her life with Frank to?

4. What rude advice does Frank give Sophie?

5. What hurts Sophie's feelings enough to stop her from advising Minnie?

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