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

2. How does Cora try to protect him?
(a) She tells the mob he is not here.
(b) She locks the door behind him.
(c) She locks him out.
(d) She hides him in the swamp.

3. What do Cora and William try to explain to Bert?
(a) Billie is too young to live with Bert.
(b) His behavior may end tragically for him and the rest of his family.
(c) Sallie has to leave to go to school.
(d) That Bert must go back north for school.

4. What do the two men do?
(a) Leave the room.
(b) Shoot each other.
(c) Struggle with one another.
(d) Call for Cora.

5. How does the mob feel about this news?
(a) They are angry.
(b) They are nervous.
(c) They are excited.
(d) They are disappointed.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom is the Undertaker talking?

2. What does Cora take the time to try one more time, regarding Bert?

3. Where does Cora tell Bert to hide?

4. What is the Colonel holding?

5. For whom is Cora scared?

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