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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. How does Sophie show her appreciation to Wil for fixing her fence?

2. What troubles Frank about his racial history?

3. Why are Minnie and Frank visiting the U.S.?

4. Out of all the sisters, what does Miss Leah count on Minnie doing?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Fannie reveal to Minnie in Act 2, Scene 1 about her knowledge of physical abuse?

2. Compare and contrast London, Memphis, and Nicodemus.

3. When Minnie first wakes up in Act 1, Scene 4, Miss Leah remarks that Minnie is looking more like herself this morning. What does she mean by this?

4. What plan does Miss Leah offer Minnie and her family in Act 2, Scene 4 so they can all live in peace?

5. What is Minnie's reaction when she first sees Frank dead?

6. 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?

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

8. 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?

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

10. Sophie mentions a Joshe and Belle. How does their story influence how Sophie feels about Minnie's domestic situation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Independence for blacks from white is not the only issue in "Flying West." There is also the topic of a woman's ability to survive and care for herself. Write about how these women show independence from male dominance and how whether this is common or unusual for their times.

Essay Topic 2

Sophie carries a shotgun with her wherever she goes. What does this say about Sophie and about the town of Nicodemus, Kansas?

Essay Topic 3

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

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