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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. Who is Colonel Thomas Norwood?
(a) A plantation owner who is about 60.
(b) An overseer who is about 40.
(c) A school teacher who is about 40.
(d) A wealthy businessman who is about 60.

2. Why has this guest come?
(a) To warn the Colonel of the growing resentment of the white community towards Bert.
(b) To tell the Colonel that Sallie is going to school to be a teacher.
(c) To visit with the Colonel.
(d) To plead Bert's case.

3. What does Bert believe he should not have to do?
(a) Work out in the fields like the other field hands.
(b) Leave his home.
(c) Talk with Norwood.
(d) Stand up to Norwood.

4. How does Bert react to her suggestion?
(a) He agrees.
(b) He disagrees.
(c) He cries.
(d) He does not react.

5. Whose son is young Billy?
(a) Sallie.
(b) Norwood.
(c) William.
(d) Cora.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. He knows he is neither black nor white, and he looks just like who?

3. What is Bert holding?

4. Through which door does Cora tell Bert to go?

5. What does Robert do as the act ends?

(see the answer key)

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