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

2. What is Bert holding?
(a) Norwood's hand.
(b) Norwood's knife.
(c) Norwood's pistol.
(d) Norwood's wallet.

3. Where does Cora say she will see Bert when he leaves?
(a) At the front door.
(b) On the bus.
(c) At the back door.
(d) In the car.

4. What quickly escalates between the two men?
(a) The argument.
(b) The frustration.
(c) The compassion.
(d) The hurt.

5. What are the consequences for Bert's accident?
(a) The Colonel beat him mercilessly.
(b) The Colonel sent him to his room.
(c) The Colonel had to send a search party to find him.
(d) The Colonel did not allow him to have dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What else do the two men discuss?

2. Who does Cora first blame for the comment Billy makes, then realizes blame lies with Bert?

3. What is true about the relationship between the Colonel and Bert, up until this accident?

4. To whom is Cora speaking at the end of the scene?

5. What tale does Bert tell Cora and William?

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