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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Fannie working on with Miss Leah and others in Nicodemus?
(a) Opening a school.
(b) Plans to expand Nicodemus.
(c) Writing a book of their stories.
(d) Negotiable prices for speculators.

2. What image in the mirror occupies Minnie as she prepares to get ready for dinner?
(a) A bruised face.
(b) A bruise on her arm.
(c) A cut on her hand.
(d) A scar.

3. What is in Frank's hand when he finally arrives back home?
(a) A shotgun.
(b) A flask.
(c) A bottle of whiskey.
(d) Flowers.

4. What is the relationship between Sophie and Miss Leah?
(a) Neighbors.
(b) Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.
(c) Grandmother and grandchild.
(d) Mother and daughter.

5. What is Minnie doing when Act I, Scene IV ends?
(a) Giving Frank a kiss goodbye as he leaves for town.
(b) Timidly rocking back and forth on the porch.
(c) Sewing happily with Miss Leah.
(d) Undoing her plaits.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Leah refuse to use despite her obvious need?

2. Sophie, Fannie, and Minnie's relationship is _________.

3. What do the men Frank meets from the train and town call Minnie?

4. How does Wil show he is a good man?

5. How does Fannie show Frank a warm welcome?

Short Essay Questions

1. Frank quickly passes Fannie and Miss Leah but stops to talk with Sophie. Why does he react so differently with the women?

2. Minnie asks Sophie whether she likes Frank, and Sophie does not admit how she really feels. Why doesn't Sophie share her true feelings despite her strong personality?

3. There is talk of speculators around Nicodemus. Who are they and what do they want? How do they influence the future of Nicodemus?

4. Miss Leah is not usually one to stand silent, but when it comes to domestic abuse she says very little. Why doesn't Miss Leah say anything to Minnie even though she knows Frank is likely to hit again?

5. What is Frank so proud of about his life in London, and why?

6. What is Minnie's reaction when she first sees Frank dead?

7. When Minnie greets her sisters, she mentions that Frank is talking to a man from the train, "a white man" she adds. Why does Minnie add this remark of a white man?

8. What does Fannie reveal to Minnie in Act 2, Scene 1 about her knowledge of physical abuse?

9. Frank consistently hits Minnie but what boundary does he overstep when Minnie tells him she will not sell her land?

10. What does Minnie miss about Kansas and why?

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