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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Frank walks aggressively toward Minnie what is Sophie's reaction?
(a) She punches Frank in the face.
(b) She steps in front of Minnie to protect her.
(c) She lunges toward Frank.
(d) She aims a shotgun at him.

2. Who comes to help Fannie and Sophie pick up Minnie and Frank?
(a) Wil Parrish.
(b) Miss Leah.
(c) Mr. Lewiston.
(d) Mr. Baker.

3. Where among the sisters does Minnie fit?
(a) She is the eldest.
(b) She is the middle child.
(c) She is the youngest.
(d) She is an adopted child.

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

5. Who is the only one to not say goodnight to Miss Leah?
(a) Wil.
(b) Sophie.
(c) Frank.
(d) Fannie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men Frank meets from the train and town call Minnie?

2. What is Sophie celebrating when Miss Leah enters her home?

3. What does Frank do with Minnie before she meets his friends?

4. Who is the last to get out of bed the day after Minnie arrives?

5. What does Frank do while in town?

Short Essay Questions

1. Sophie could not care less about Memphis, but is absolutely passionate about Kansas. Why is Sophie so passionate about Nicodemus, Kansas?

2. What changes are seen in Sophie from the beginning of the play to the end?

3. Frank's brothers have disowned him since their father's death. How does this explain Frank's defensive insecurities?

4. What plan does Miss Leah offer Minnie and her family in Act 2, Scene 4 so they can all live in peace?

5. What is Sophie's nature and how does this help the Dove sisters?

6. On previous occasions, Frank shows a little bit of guilt when he is aggressive with Minnie. What causes Frank to beat Minnie so badly and still be able to haughtily talk to Sophie as if he never hurt her?

7. At first, Sophie is adamant about convincing Minnie she needs to stop this abuse. Suddenly she stops talking and walks away. What does Minnie say to offend Sophie so much?

8. Frank is now stuck in Kansas with no money. How does this reality hit Frank, and what does this do to all the denials he has been suppressing?

9. Frank is a mulatto, half black and half white. What does this status offer Frank in privileges and consequences?

10. What is Minnie's reaction when she first sees Frank dead?

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