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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Cora first blame for the comment Billy makes, then realizes blame lies with Bert?
(a) Sam.
(b) Norwood.
(c) William.
(d) Sallie.

2. With Norwood's death, what is Cora finally able to do?
(a) Cry.
(b) Love him.
(c) Run away.
(d) Stand up to him.

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

4. What does Norwood say he has done for Cora's children?
(a) Everything a father would do for his own children.
(b) Even more than he has done for his other "darkies."
(c) Absolutely nothing.
(d) Fathered them.

5. When making his point about his "colored folks," who is Norwood's one exception?
(a) Billy.
(b) Bert.
(c) Cora.
(d) William.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Sam feel about going here?

3. Where does Cora tell Bert to go?

4. How does Cora try to protect him?

5. How does Bert react to her suggestion?

(see the answer key)

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