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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. Where does Cora say she will see Bert when he leaves?
(a) In the car.
(b) On the bus.
(c) At the front door.
(d) At the back door.

2. How does Bert react to her suggestion?
(a) He does not react.
(b) He disagrees.
(c) He agrees.
(d) He cries.

3. What do these two men begin to form?
(a) A band.
(b) A band of brothers.
(c) A posse.
(d) A prayer circle.

4. What does Norwood warn Bert?
(a) His impudence is putting him in danger.
(b) The truth will get him into trouble.
(c) His behavior will not be tolerated in any other house.
(d) His lies will have him hanged.

5. When and where does the play begin?
(a) On a spring morning in 1830s Virginia.
(b) On a fall afternoon in 1930s Georgia.
(c) On a spring afternoon in 1930 Virginia.
(d) On a fall morning in 1830s Georgia.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When was the last time that Norwood treated Bert badly?

3. What has just happened to Robert?

4. Who is on time to the scheduled six o'clock meeting?

5. When does Scene 2 begin?

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