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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. Out of all the sisters, what does Miss Leah count on Minnie doing?
(a) Have children.
(b) Care for Miss Leah.
(c) Care for the farm.
(d) Go to college.

2. What rule does Sophie want to pass in Nicodemus?
(a) That everyone must attend literacy courses.
(b) Those who sell their land must tell the rest of the town whom they are selling to.
(c) That no one can sell their land unless there is a town vote.
(d) That everyone has the freedom to privately sell their land whenever and to whomever.

3. What does Miss Leah refuse to use despite her obvious need?
(a) Gloves.
(b) A shawl.
(c) A cane.
(d) Eyeglasses.

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

5. What does Sophie think about Wil's feelings toward Fannie?
(a) She is upset by it.
(b) She supports it.
(c) She does not understand it.
(d) It doesn't bother her as long as no one is hurt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Miss Leah begin to have children so early?

2. Sophie, Fannie, and Minnie's relationship is _________.

3. What is Frank adamant about in regard to home?

4. What does Frank give Fannie as a gift?

5. What is Miss Leah looking for but refuses to let Sophie tell her where it is?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Sophie's opinion about domestic abuse and how does this match her personality?

2. 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?

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

4. 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?

5. Act I, Scene V ends with Minnie's news about her pregnancy. How does this complicate her life even further?

6. Describe Nicodemus and its people. How do they feel about one another? What feelings do one from there?

7. Who is Wil Parrish and what does his history say about him?

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

9. Frank shows some tenderness toward Minnie, but he is also easily angered. Overall, what does Frank think of Minnie?

10. What does a woman have to consider in addition to her love before she leaves a husband? How does this affect Minnie and the people she knows?

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