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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Fannie want from Sophie in regard to Minnie's happiness?
(a) Help to convince Frank to leave town without Minnie.
(b) Help to convince Minnie to leave Frank.
(c) For Sophie to apologize to Minnie for her behavior.
(d) For Sophie to forgive Frank.

3. What plan does Miss Leah have for Frank?
(a) Shoot him.
(b) Buy the land back so he can leave.
(c) Poison him.
(d) Let him sell Minnie's land and leave as long as Minnie stays.

4. What is Frank's reaction to Fannie's offer?
(a) He is appalled by Fannie's boldness.
(b) So long as he gets his money, he is happy.
(c) He does not agree but is willing to talk and compromise.
(d) He wants some time to consider it.

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

6. What does Miss Leah think of Frank's violent behavior?
(a) Frank needs to learn a lesson.
(b) It is just a phase.
(c) Minnie can work it out if she becomes a better wife.
(d) He will never change.

7. What is Fannie's reaction when she sees Minnie struggle into the main room in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) She cries and hugs Minnie.
(b) She runs to find the people that hurt Minnie.
(c) She curses Frank.
(d) She calls for Sophie.

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

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

10. What does Sophie do that comforts Minnie in Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) Brings everyone together for a group hug.
(b) She refuses the deed Minnie hands over.
(c) She lays a blanket over Frank so Minnie will stop her unconscious stare.
(d) She is the first to hug Minnie as she cries.

11. What does Minnie compare the beginnings of her life with Frank to?
(a) A celebrity's life.
(b) A whole new dimension.
(c) A fairy tale.
(d) Every woman's dream.

12. What stops Frank and Minnie from returning to their old life in London?
(a) Frank needs to argue with his brothers for more money.
(b) Frank has too many enemies back in London.
(c) Minnie wants to stay close to home.
(d) Absolutely no money to buy him a passage ticket back.

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

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

15. 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 comforts him by saying as long as they have each other, life is fine.
(d) She tells him Nicodemus will be a paradise for black folks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What truth does Frank finally face when Minnie tries to comfort him?

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

3. What news does Frank flaunt to make Sophie angry?

4. How does Minnie and her family know what Frank's situation is in Act 2, Scene 2?

5. When talking to Fannie, what does Minnie say she wants from Frank?

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