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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. On what subject do Bert, Cora and William stay?
(a) Bert's perceived arrogance.
(b) Bert's schooling.
(c) Sallie's leaving.
(d) William's son.

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

3. 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.

4. What comment does little Billy make?
(a) He wants to see his Uncle Bert.
(b) He knows the Colonel is his grandpa.
(c) He wants to move in with Bert.
(d) He wishes he was white.

5. Who is Sam?
(a) An elderly white man who is the Colonel's neighbor.
(b) An elderly black man who is a personal assistant to the Colonel.
(c) Another teacher at the school.
(d) The Colonel's business partner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cora tell Bert about where he lives?

2. How has Bert experienced more equal treatment in the big cities?

3. Why has this guest come?

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

5. What do Cora and Bert begin to do, after he tells her this news?

(see the answer key)

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