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

Short Answer Questions

1. When talking to Fannie, what does Minnie say she wants from Frank?

2. Frank shows __________ about his behavior towards MInnie and her family.

3. In the family, Fannie can be considered __________.

4. Who comes by with a telegram for Frank?

5. What does Sophie shift in her arm that alarms Frank as they talk?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Research Kansas as it was in the 1890s and write about what daily life is like for an African American there. How well do the characters in the play portray the average black person in Kansas of those times?

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

Ethnic pride is a monumental topic in "Flying West." Explain why ethnic pride is so important in general and why in the black community in particular.

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