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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 once accidentally do when he is a young boy?
(a) Tell Norwood he does not like him in front of his rich white friends.
(b) Refer to Norwood as "papa" in front of the Colonel's rich white friends.
(c) Hug Norwood in front of his rich white friends.
(d) Get lost in the fields.

2. 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.

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

4. What happens from the accident on, between the Colonel and Bert?
(a) Sadness grows on both sides.
(b) Love grows on both sides.
(c) Both of their personalities change.
(d) Resentment grows on both sides.

5. Who does Cora first blame for the comment Billy makes, then realizes blame lies with Bert?
(a) William.
(b) Sam.
(c) Norwood.
(d) Sallie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does Cora stop and remind the Colonel?

2. What else do the two men discuss?

3. How does Bert react to their explanation?

4. Who is Sam?

5. How does Bert feel about this entire situation?

(see the answer key)

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