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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what does the guest chide the Colonel?
(a) For keeping a black mistress in his home like a wife.
(b) For not remarrying a white woman.
(c) For having a black mistress.
(d) For not marrying Cora.

2. Who is the first-born son of Cora and the Colonel?
(a) Sam.
(b) Bert.
(c) William.
(d) Billy.

3. What tale does Bert tell Cora and William?
(a) The same tale of the radio tubes that Higgins told the Colonel earlier.
(b) A different tale from what Higgins had told the Colonel.
(c) A similar tale to what Higgins had told the Colonel.
(d) The same tale of the radio tubes that Higgins told the Colonel, and he is very sorry.

4. Where do Sally and Bert go when he pulls up outside?
(a) The library.
(b) The bus stop.
(c) The airport.
(d) The train station.

5. 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) Stand up to Norwood.
(d) Talk with Norwood.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On what does little Billy begin playing?

3. What does Robert do as the act ends?

4. Whose son is young Billy?

5. What does Cora tell Bert the Colonel wants to do to him?

(see the answer key)

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