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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to MInnie, what event causes Frank to escalate his hate for black people?
(a) Frank loses a job to a less-qualified white man.
(b) Frank is robbed by a black man.
(c) Frank realizes the only educated people he knows are all white.
(d) His father's death.

2. What does Wil think of bad memories?
(a) There are too many too count for a black man.
(b) He can do without them.
(c) His life would be empty if he did not have any bad memories.
(d) They make the good ones sweeter.

3. What does Miss Leah tell Minnie about her pregnancy?
(a) Pregnancy is important but Minnie's safety is the first priority.
(b) Enough babies have been taken and Minnie must not lose hers.
(c) Minnie will probably have complications but to try her best.
(d) If Minnie wants to stay healthy for the baby, she should leave Frank.

4. Why does Frank return to the house in Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) He wants to see Minnie again.
(b) He wants to boast his successes to Sophie.
(c) He expects Fannie to go to the land office with him.
(d) He thinks Minnie is preparing to leave with him.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Frank say colored people always put in charge?

3. When excites Frank when Minnie receives her gift?

4. What does Frank fear most in his life since receiving the telegram?

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

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