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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the consequences for Bert's accident?
(a) The Colonel beat him mercilessly.
(b) The Colonel sent him to his room.
(c) The Colonel did not allow him to have dinner.
(d) The Colonel had to send a search party to find him.

2. Soon after, which son comes in?
(a) Bert.
(b) William.
(c) Sam.
(d) Billy.

3. Through which door does Cora tell Bert to go?
(a) The side door.
(b) The back door.
(c) The basement door.
(d) The front door.

4. According to Norwood, what do all the "colored folk" know?
(a) How to love him.
(b) Their place.
(c) How to work in the fields.
(d) Nothing.

5. What does Norwood warn Bert?
(a) His behavior will not be tolerated in any other house.
(b) His lies will have him hanged.
(c) His impudence is putting him in danger.
(d) The truth will get him into trouble.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Cora respond this way?

2. Tempers get to the point that the Colonel finally tries to do what to Bert?

3. What does the Undertaker begin to do to Cora?

4. How does Cora respond to this comment?

5. Why does Sallie come in?

(see the answer key)

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