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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only one to not say goodnight to Miss Leah?

2. Upon her entrance, it is apparent Minnie is __________.

3. How does Wil show he is a good man?

4. How old is Frank when he first travels to Europe?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Miss Leah's character. How is she important to the story?

2. When Sophie explains to Minnie that she's working on the vote in regard to the speculators, Minnie asks if politics are really important. How does this show Minnie's naivete?

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

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

5. What is Frank's attitude in regard to Nicodemus? Why?

6. Frank learns from his poker friends that the sisters are sitting on land that is worth a lot of money. How does this knowledge foreshadow events?

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

8. When Minnie consoles Frank, she mentions "our deed." When Frank talks about the future he speaks about a "chance for [him] to get back on [his] feet." How do these statements show how each of them feels about their marriage?

9. Describe Sophie, Fannie, and Minnie's ritual after their dinner.

10. Frank arrives home drunk and, due to his gambling, with less money. Describe Frank's vices and how it comes out on his wife.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Frank's insecurities and how it comes out throughout the play.

Essay Topic 2

Miss Leah remarks that everything they do is all for the children. How and why are children so important to Miss Leah?

Essay Topic 3

If Frank feels the need to change Minnie, why does he "love" her and marry her?

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