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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. Why does Sallie come in?
(a) To see her mother.
(b) To say good-bye.
(c) To say hello.
(d) To visit with her father.

2. What does Norwood warn Bert?
(a) His impudence is putting him in danger.
(b) His behavior will not be tolerated in any other house.
(c) The truth will get him into trouble.
(d) His lies will have him hanged.

3. How does Bert react to their explanation?
(a) He resents them for their concerns.
(b) He understands their concerns.
(c) He dismisses their concerns.
(d) He agrees to move north.

4. What comment does little Billy make?
(a) He wants to move in with Bert.
(b) He knows the Colonel is his grandpa.
(c) He wants to see his Uncle Bert.
(d) He wishes he was white.

5. For what does she blame him?
(a) Her poor health.
(b) His own death.
(c) Her many children.
(d) All that has happened.

Short Answer Questions

1. What quickly escalates between the two men?

2. After Higgins and Norwood leave, who enters again?

3. When does the first scene of the second act begin?

4. What does Bert plan when these people come for him?

5. What does Norwood tell Bert that he is not going to tolerate?

(see the answer key)

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