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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. What does William try to warn Cora?
(a) Bert is not coming back.
(b) He will not wait forever for her.
(c) She is in shock.
(d) The white men are coming.

2. Why has this guest come?
(a) To warn the Colonel of the growing resentment of the white community towards Bert.
(b) To plead Bert's case.
(c) To visit with the Colonel.
(d) To tell the Colonel that Sallie is going to school to be a teacher.

3. How does Cora tell Bert to wait for Norwood?
(a) Angrily.
(b) Happily.
(c) Sadly.
(d) Patiently.

4. Where does Cora tell Bert to hide?
(a) The basement.
(b) The airport.
(c) His room.
(d) In the swamp.

5. Of what was Cora afraid?
(a) William might be late.
(b) The Colonel might be late.
(c) Sallie might be late.
(d) Bert might be late.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Norwood's last comment to Bert spark?

2. Does Bert seem to mean what he says to Cora?

3. What happens as Cora and William worry about Bert's place in society?

4. With what does the Colonel start to follow Bert?

5. What tale does Bert tell Cora and William?

(see the answer key)

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