Flyin' West Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 146 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Flyin' West Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Fannie's sister Minnie currently live?
(a) Mexico.
(b) Paris.
(c) London.
(d) New Orleans.

2. According to Sophie, a homesteader needs _________ to survive.
(a) A man.
(b) Money.
(c) Strength.
(d) To be white.

3. Miss Leah is _________ in regards to her old age.
(a) Oblivious.
(b) Accepting.
(c) In denial.
(d) Sad.

4. What do white folks call Nicodemus?
(a) "Blackwater."
(b) "Niggerdemus."
(c) "Worthless."
(d) "Black death."

5. How does Wil show he is a good man?
(a) He carries a shotgun and watches over the women's safety.
(b) He helps whomever whenever he can.
(c) He is the only one to help Miss Leah walk without a cane.
(d) He stands up to Frank when he says disrespectful things to the women.

6. How does Fannie show Frank a warm welcome?
(a) She kisses his cheek.
(b) She shakes his hand for a long time.
(c) She gives him a bear hug.
(d) She smiles warmly at him.

7. What does Frank do while in town?
(a) Gambles.
(b) Picks up flowers and candies for Minnie.
(c) Picks up a white woman.
(d) Gives a poetry reading.

8. What does the sisters' ritual celebrate?
(a) The fact that they are property owners.
(b) Their freedom.
(c) Independence of men.
(d) Their womanhood.

9. Why are Minnie and Frank visiting the U.S.?
(a) To visit Miss Leah before she passes on.
(b) Solely to visit Sophie and Fannie.
(c) To handle Frank's father's will.
(d) To handle Minnie's share of property.

10. What does Minnie wear upon arrival that indicates her lifestyle away from Kansas?
(a) Furs.
(b) Braids.
(c) A homely dress.
(d) Pants.

11. What does Minnie want to do with her hair?
(a) Cut it real short.
(b) Grow it long.
(c) Straighten it.
(d) Braid it.

12. Where did Sophie and Fannie come from before arriving in Nicodemus, Kansas?
(a) Memphis.
(b) Nashville.
(c) Mobile.
(d) New Orleans.

13. What is Frank's attitude from the start?
(a) He is excited to meet Minnie's family.
(b) He is nervous about Sophie and Fannie's opinion of him.
(c) He is competitive with Wil.
(d) He does not want to be there.

14. Who does Minnie want Sophie to show her work to?
(a) Fannie.
(b) Wil.
(c) Frank.
(d) Miss Leah.

15. Why does Frank think Minnie brings no luck?
(a) She's too clumsy.
(b) She's too black.
(c) She's too dumb.
(d) She's too poor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wil is raised by whom?

2. What news does Minnie yell to stop Sophie from hurting Frank?

3. According to Miss Leah, Kansas's winter teaches you what?

4. What does Minnie miss about colored people?

5. What place does Wil miss?

(see the answer keys)

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