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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Leah share about her past concerning her children?

2. What stops Frank and Minnie from returning to their old life in London?

3. What is Frank's reaction to Fannie's offer?

4. What hurts Sophie's feelings enough to stop her from advising Minnie?

5. When Sophie arrives, what does she want Wil to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Manipulation is seen time and again throughout the play. Find examples and explain how manipulation is used by everyone good and bad.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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