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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 Norwood say he has done for Cora's children?
(a) Fathered them.
(b) Even more than he has done for his other "darkies."
(c) Everything a father would do for his own children.
(d) Absolutely nothing.

2. What does William finally do?
(a) He hugs his mother.
(b) He takes Cora with him.
(c) He goes to his room.
(d) He leaves.

3. What sound is heard?
(a) A thud.
(b) A scream.
(c) A gunshot.
(d) A crash.

4. What does Cora think Bert should do, regarding the Colonel?
(a) Tell him how he feels.
(b) Stand up to him.
(c) Run away from him.
(d) Agree to everything he says.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Sallie come in?

3. What quickly escalates between the two men?

4. Where is it heard?

5. What does Bert try to do regarding his position?

(see the answer key)

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