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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 refuse to do when he hears the Colonel coming?
(a) Talk to the Colonel.
(b) Run away out the back door.
(c) Go to his room.
(d) Stand his ground.

2. What has Robert done without permission?
(a) Taken a new job.
(b) Stayed out late.
(c) Left home.
(d) Taken the car into town.

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

4. What does Sallie want to become?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A housewife.
(c) A maid.
(d) A business woman.

5. For what does Cora plead with Bert?
(a) To move north.
(b) To be polite to the Colonel.
(c) To go to his room.
(d) To leave now.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When and where does the play begin?

3. What is Sallie careful not to acknowledge?

4. Why has this guest come?

5. On what does little Billy begin playing?

(see the answer key)

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