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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. What is the real outrage about Bert's behavior?
(a) He did not apologize.
(b) He had not asked permission of the Colonel.
(c) He did not pay for the damages.
(d) He dared to argue with a white woman.

2. What are these men doing as they visit?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Laughing.
(c) Smoking.
(d) Singing.

3. For what does Sallie want to thank Norwood?
(a) Her spending money.
(b) For allowing her to go to school to be a teacher.
(c) His kind treatment of her and the other "colored children."
(d) For letting her stay in his home.

4. What does the guest warn the Colonel about Bert, if he does indeed get arrested for his behavior?
(a) There is a good chance the white men might break into the jail and lynch him.
(b) He will be in jail for some time.
(c) His case could go to trial.
(d) It will be costly to bail him out.

5. What will the Colonel not tolerate from a "darkie," especially his own child?
(a) Such happiness.
(b) Such insolence.
(c) Such industriousness.
(d) Such laziness.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does the guest chide the Colonel?

2. How does Bert feel about this entire situation?

3. What does Sallie want to become?

4. For what does Cora plead with Bert?

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

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