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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 do Cora and William worry about Bert's place in society?
(a) He cannot find his place.
(b) He will never know his place.
(c) He knows his place.
(d) He has no place.

2. Of what does Bert then inform Cora?
(a) He is going to go back to work in the fields.
(b) He is no longer going to work in the fields.
(c) He wants to be an overseer.
(d) He wants to stay and help her.

3. Who is the first-born son of Cora and the Colonel?
(a) Billy.
(b) Sam.
(c) Bert.
(d) William.

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

5. After Higgins and Norwood leave, who enters again?
(a) Sallie.
(b) William.
(c) Cora.
(d) Bert.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does the guest chide the Colonel?

2. What has Robert done without permission?

3. Who arrives as Sallie departs?

4. Why has this guest come?

5. Who is Sam?

(see the answer key)

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