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

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

3. As the action opens, what are Norwood and Cora discussing?
(a) The imminent departure of Cora's daughter Sallie for school.
(b) The arrival of Cora's daughter Sallie from school.
(c) The work that needs to be completed in the office.
(d) The plans for the next school year.

4. What happens as Cora and William worry about Bert's place in society?
(a) Norwood enters.
(b) Sallie enters.
(c) Bert enters.
(d) Billy enters.

5. What do Cora and William worry about Bert's place in society?
(a) He knows his place.
(b) He will never know his place.
(c) He has no place.
(d) He cannot find his place.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what does the Colonel start to follow Bert?

2. For what does Cora plead with Bert?

3. What does the guest warn the Colonel about Bert, if he does indeed get arrested for his behavior?

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

5. What is Sallie careful not to acknowledge?

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