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

2. What is true about the relationship between the Colonel and Bert, up until this accident?
(a) Bert and the Colonel despised each other.
(b) Bert and the Colonel were best friends.
(c) Bert and the Colonel were never close.
(d) Bert had been the Colonel's favorite.

3. What does Cora tell Bert he needs to do, regarding his behavior?
(a) He needs to stand strong.
(b) He needs to tone it down.
(c) He needs to stay positive.
(d) He needs to be himself.

4. Who does Cora first blame for the comment Billy makes, then realizes blame lies with Bert?
(a) Sallie.
(b) Sam.
(c) Norwood.
(d) William.

5. What does Bert believe he should not have to do?
(a) Stand up to Norwood.
(b) Talk with Norwood.
(c) Work out in the fields like the other field hands.
(d) Leave his home.

Short Answer Questions

1. He knows he is neither black nor white, and he looks just like who?

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

3. How has Bert experienced more equal treatment in the big cities?

4. What is Bert telling everyone?

5. What does this guest relate to the Colonel?

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