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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. Why does Sam ask if it would be acceptable to take Sallie's luggage out the front door to the car?
(a) The back steps are difficult to maneuver.
(b) The front door is closer to the car.
(c) Sallie is the Colonel's daughter.
(d) The back door is being painted.

2. What does Cora tell Bert the Colonel wants to do to him?
(a) Throw him out.
(b) Beat.
(c) Yell.
(d) Speak.

3. Of what does Cora stop and remind the Colonel?
(a) Bert is a man.
(b) The Colonel could go to jail.
(c) Bert is strong.
(d) Bert is their son.

4. What does Norwood come in and order Bert to do?
(a) Go to his room.
(b) Move out.
(c) Leave out the back door.
(d) Sit down.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bert believe he should not have to do?

2. What does Bert once accidentally do when he is a young boy?

3. What are the consequences for Bert's accident?

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

5. What happens from the accident on, between the Colonel and Bert?

(see the answer key)

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