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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Fannie think about Frank's feelings toward Minnie?
(a) She thinks he will likely hit her again.
(b) She believes he is sorry.
(c) She thinks Frank loves Minnie but sometimes circumstances can be hard.
(d) She still believes Minnie should leave him.

2. What happens to Miss Leah's children after she is free?
(a) They are kidnapped and lynched.
(b) They die from illnesses on the way out west.
(c) They all die from fever.
(d) They are killed by natives when they move out west.

3. How does Sophie's speech go at church?
(a) Not many people stay to hear her speak.
(b) Well.
(c) There are many arguments that the money is too much to refuse.
(d) Sophie gets nervous and stammers the entire time.

4. According to Minnie's mother, why don't some black women leave their husbands when they are abusive?
(a) It is dishonorable.
(b) They have to deal with the white folks first.
(c) Because they still love them.
(d) If the man is good to the children, the mother will sacrifice herself.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Leah ask when she joins Fannie and Wil in Act 2, Scene 4?

2. What excuse does Minnie give to justify forgiveness for Frank's behavior?

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

4. What rude advice does Frank give Sophie?

5. What does Miss Leah share with Minnie about James's feelings toward her children?

(see the answer keys)

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