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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Minnie and Frank's reaction when they see Sophie in the kitchen?
(a) Minnie is excited and runs to hug her while Frank waits.
(b) Frank is happy for the opportunity to apologize to Sophie while Minnie smiles on.
(c) They clasp each other's hands in fear of what Sophie will say or do.
(d) They are both nervously startled.

2. What does Sophie shift in her arm that alarms Frank as they talk?
(a) A thick piece of fire wood.
(b) A crowbar.
(c) A scythe.
(d) A shotgun.

3. What is Frank's demeanor as he is invited into the house by Fannie?
(a) Hesitant.
(b) Pompous.
(c) Flustered.
(d) Shy.

4. Miss Leah tells stories to Minnie and mentions a man named James. Who is James to Miss Leah?
(a) Miss Leah's first child.
(b) Miss Leah's overseer.
(c) Miss Leah's late husband.
(d) Miss Leah's previous slave owner.

5. What do the sister's give Minnie for her 21st birthday?
(a) A deed to a third of the property.
(b) A deed to all their land in Nicodemus, Kansas.
(c) A paid for passage ticket back to London.
(d) An expensive dress so she wouldn't miss London so much.

6. Why does Frank return to the house in Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) He expects Fannie to go to the land office with him.
(b) He thinks Minnie is preparing to leave with him.
(c) He wants to boast his successes to Sophie.
(d) He wants to see Minnie again.

7. What does Minnie reveal about Frank's current situation in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Frank owes money from gambling in London.
(b) His family has disowned him now that his father is dead.
(c) Frank just found out his father is not his real father.
(d) Frank is not getting work as a poet.

8. Sophie makes a speech in church about the speculators and selling the land. When will the vote take place from the time she gives her speech?
(a) Not for another month.
(b) The same day.
(c) The next day.
(d) The next week.

9. What is Frank nervous about as his stay is prolonged?
(a) Minnie may change her mind about leaving.
(b) Sophie may come home and see him.
(c) Frank might miss his train to New Orleans.
(d) Fannie is up to something but does not know what.

10. What does Wil think of bad memories?
(a) There are too many too count for a black man.
(b) He can do without them.
(c) His life would be empty if he did not have any bad memories.
(d) They make the good ones sweeter.

11. What does Minnie do when she sees Frank in Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Gives him one last hug and kiss.
(c) Takes the deed from his pocket.
(d) Cry.

12. When talking to Fannie, what does Minnie say she wants from Frank?
(a) For their marriage to return to what it was like in the begining.
(b) For Frank to like Nicodemus, Kansas.
(c) Frank's approval of her behavior.
(d) For her to be accepted by Frank's family.

13. What excuse does Minnie give to justify forgiveness for Frank's behavior?
(a) Frank is going through hard times at the moment.
(b) Frank really loves and cares for her.
(c) Minnie wants to go back to London.
(d) It is her own fault.

14. What happens to Miss Leah's children after she is free?
(a) They are kidnapped and lynched.
(b) They die from illnesses on the way out west.
(c) They are killed by natives when they move out west.
(d) They all die from fever.

15. What does Miss Leah share about her past concerning her children?
(a) All her children are the little ones she worked next to on the plantation.
(b) She was able to find two of her sold children after she was freed.
(c) She never gave successful birth while a slave and paid for it.
(d) She gave birth to ten that were sold and five while free.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Minnie to stumble her way into the main room in Act 2, Scene 3?

2. What does Minnie say that shows some doubt about her forgiveness for Frank?

3. What is Minnie most concerned about the day after Frank pushes her in front of her sisters?

4. Who opens the door when Frank arrives?

5. Which character in Act II Scene IV carries a shotgun at the front porch?

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