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

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

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

4. How does Bert react to their explanation?
(a) He understands their concerns.
(b) He resents them for their concerns.
(c) He agrees to move north.
(d) He dismisses their concerns.

5. What are the consequences for Bert's accident?
(a) The Colonel did not allow him to have dinner.
(b) The Colonel beat him mercilessly.
(c) The Colonel sent him to his room.
(d) The Colonel had to send a search party to find him.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the action opens, what are Norwood and Cora discussing?

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

3. On what subject do Bert, Cora and William stay?

4. What is true about the relationship between the Colonel and Bert, up until this accident?

5. Why does Sam ask if it would be acceptable to take Sallie's luggage out the front door to the car?

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