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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 he try to do this, regarding his position?
(a) He made a mistake.
(b) He is still a black man, even though he is Norwood's son.
(c) He tries to ignore his behavior.
(d) He is half-white and Norwood's son.

2. On what does little Billy begin playing?
(a) The furniture.
(b) The floor.
(c) A fiddle.
(d) A washboard.

3. What does Bert believe he should not have to do?
(a) Work out in the fields like the other field hands.
(b) Stand up to Norwood.
(c) Talk with Norwood.
(d) Leave his home.

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

5. With what does the Colonel start to follow Bert?
(a) A pistol.
(b) A knife.
(c) A bat.
(d) A letter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bert refuse to do when he hears the Colonel coming?

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

3. What is Sallie careful not to acknowledge?

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

5. He knows he is neither black nor white, and he looks just like who?

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