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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. For what does Sallie want to thank Norwood?
(a) Her spending money.
(b) His kind treatment of her and the other "colored children."
(c) For allowing her to go to school to be a teacher.
(d) For letting her stay in his home.

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

3. What do Cora and William try to explain to Bert?
(a) Billie is too young to live with Bert.
(b) His behavior may end tragically for him and the rest of his family.
(c) That Bert must go back north for school.
(d) Sallie has to leave to go to school.

4. Who is Colonel Thomas Norwood?
(a) A plantation owner who is about 60.
(b) A wealthy businessman who is about 60.
(c) A school teacher who is about 40.
(d) An overseer who is about 40.

5. How does Bert feel about this entire situation?
(a) Scared.
(b) Sad.
(c) Indignant.
(d) Worried.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bert react to their explanation?

2. What does Bert try to do regarding his position?

3. What else do the two men discuss?

4. What is the real outrage about Bert's behavior?

5. What is Sallie careful not to acknowledge?

(see the answer key)

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