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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Cora stop and remind the Colonel?
(a) Bert is their son.
(b) The Colonel could go to jail.
(c) Bert is a man.
(d) Bert is strong.

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

3. What does Sallie want to become?
(a) A maid.
(b) A teacher.
(c) A business woman.
(d) A housewife.

4. What do Cora and William try to explain to Bert?
(a) Billie is too young to live with Bert.
(b) His behavior may end tragically for him and the rest of his family.
(c) That Bert must go back north for school.
(d) Sallie has to leave to go to school.

5. Why does Sam ask if it would be acceptable to take Sallie's luggage out the front door to the car?
(a) The back door is being painted.
(b) Sallie is the Colonel's daughter.
(c) The front door is closer to the car.
(d) The back steps are difficult to maneuver.

Short Answer Questions

1. What else do the two men discuss?

2. What do Cora and William worry about Bert's place in society?

3. For what does the guest chide the Colonel?

4. What are the consequences for Bert's accident?

5. How does Bert react to their explanation?

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