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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. What do white folks call Nicodemus?
(a) "Niggerdemus."
(b) "Black death."
(c) "Worthless."
(d) "Blackwater."

2. How can the reader tell Sophie is older than Fannie?
(a) Fannie often defers to what Sophie says.
(b) Sophie makes better coffee.
(c) Sophie uses a cane.
(d) Fannie is described as wearing girlish clothing.

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

4. How does Wil show he is a good man?
(a) He helps whomever whenever he can.
(b) He stands up to Frank when he says disrespectful things to the women.
(c) He carries a shotgun and watches over the women's safety.
(d) He is the only one to help Miss Leah walk without a cane.

5. Why does Miss Leah stay with Sophie and Fannie rather than in her own home?
(a) Miss Leah's home is not equipped for winter.
(b) Miss Leah's home is being sold.
(c) Miss Leah is older and needs the younger women's help.
(d) Miss Leah is in marital trouble.

Short Answer Questions

1. What about Frank is Minnie proud of?

2. Where among the sisters does Minnie fit?

3. What does Minnie wear upon arrival that indicates her lifestyle away from Kansas?

4. What does Frank learn while he is in town?

5. What does Frank call Minnie once they are alone?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Minnie make excuses for Frank's aggressive behavior?

2. Wil mentions that he does not understand black-on-black crime when they have enough to deal with from white folk. Why would this not apply to Frank?

3. There is talk of speculators around Nicodemus. Who are they and what do they want? How do they influence the future of Nicodemus?

4. Describe Fannie and Sophie's introduction to Frank.

5. What vision does Sophie have for Nicodemus?

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. What commonality do Sophie and Frank share, but react differently to?

8. What happy sign of true love is apparent in the last scene?

9. Frank quickly passes Fannie and Miss Leah but stops to talk with Sophie. Why does he react so differently with the women?

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

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