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

Short Answer Questions

1. What news does Frank flaunt to make Sophie angry?

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

3. Frank tells the white men on the train Minnie is __________.

4. What does Minnie reveal about Frank's current situation in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. What does Frank ask for in Act 2, Scene 5 that Fannie refuses?

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

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 3

Research avenues that women in domestic abuse situations can use and take advantage of today. Explain why it is difficult for Minnie to take some of these steps in the 1890s.

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