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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. When making his point about his "colored folks," who is Norwood's one exception?
(a) William.
(b) Billy.
(c) Cora.
(d) Bert.

2. He knows he is neither black nor white, and he looks just like who?
(a) Cora.
(b) All other white men.
(c) Norwood.
(d) His grandmother.

3. What does Norwood think about but not do to Bert?
(a) Shoot him.
(b) Stab him.
(c) Kick him.
(d) Push him.

4. When and where does the play begin?
(a) On a fall morning in 1830s Georgia.
(b) On a spring afternoon in 1930 Virginia.
(c) On a fall afternoon in 1930s Georgia.
(d) On a spring morning in 1830s Virginia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Norwood, what do all the "colored folk" know?

2. What does Sam slyly inform the Colonel about Bert?

3. How does Bert feel about his actions?

4. What does Sallie try to do for Bert?

5. Tempers get to the point that the Colonel finally tries to do what to Bert?

(see the answer key)

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