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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. Soon after, which son comes in?
(a) Bert.
(b) William.
(c) Billy.
(d) Sam.

2. Of what does Cora stop and remind the Colonel?
(a) The Colonel could go to jail.
(b) Bert is strong.
(c) Bert is a man.
(d) Bert is their son.

3. What happens when Bert refuses?
(a) Things become violent.
(b) The two stop arguing.
(c) Norwood leaves.
(d) Norwood calls the police.

4. How does Bert respond to Cora's request, regarding the Colonel?
(a) He strongly disagrees.
(b) He is not sure what he wants to do.
(c) He strongly agrees.
(d) He reluctantly agrees.

5. Through which door does Cora tell Bert to go?
(a) The front door.
(b) The side door.
(c) The basement door.
(d) The back door.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Colonel Thomas Norwood?

2. How does Norwood feel he has treated his "darkies?"

3. Why does he try to do this, regarding his position?

4. As the action opens, what are Norwood and Cora discussing?

5. What does Bert do to Norwood?

(see the answer key)

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