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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 does the Undertaker decide about Cora?
(a) She is crazy.
(b) She is sad.
(c) She is in shock.
(d) She is confused.

2. What is Cora's response?
(a) She does not want to go.
(b) She is tired.
(c) Bert will be back.
(d) She will not wait for Bert.

3. With whom does he want Cora to go?
(a) Her children.
(b) Him and his family.
(c) Alone.
(d) Higgins.

4. What does Norwood come in and order Bert to do?
(a) Sit down.
(b) Leave out the back door.
(c) Go to his room.
(d) Move out.

5. What quickly escalates between the two men?
(a) The frustration.
(b) The hurt.
(c) The argument.
(d) The compassion.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Norwood, what do all the "colored folk" know?

2. What does Sam slyly inform the Colonel about Bert?

3. To whom is Cora speaking at the end of the scene?

4. When does the first scene of the second act begin?

5. How does Bert feel about this entire situation?

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