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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tempers get to the point that the Colonel finally tries to do what to Bert?
(a) Send him to his room.
(b) Go to work in the fields.
(c) Tell his mother the truth.
(d) Throw him out.

2. How does Bert react to her suggestion?
(a) He disagrees.
(b) He cries.
(c) He does not react.
(d) He agrees.

3. How has Bert experienced more equal treatment in the big cities?
(a) He has traveled on business out of town.
(b) He has vacationed out of town.
(c) He has run away out of town.
(d) He has gone to school out of town.

4. What does Bert try to do regarding his position?
(a) Lessen it.
(b) Ignore it.
(c) Deny it.
(d) Justify it.

5. As the action opens, what are Norwood and Cora discussing?
(a) The imminent departure of Cora's daughter Sallie for school.
(b) The work that needs to be completed in the office.
(c) The plans for the next school year.
(d) The arrival of Cora's daughter Sallie from school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What point does Norwood try to make, regarding his "colored folks?"

2. What is Sallie careful not to acknowledge?

3. For whom is Cora scared?

4. When was the last time that Norwood treated Bert badly?

5. What does Norwood's last comment to Bert spark?

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