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

2. After Higgins and Norwood leave, who enters again?
(a) Bert.
(b) William.
(c) Sallie.
(d) Cora.

3. What does the guest warn the Colonel about Bert, if he does indeed get arrested for his behavior?
(a) There is a good chance the white men might break into the jail and lynch him.
(b) He will be in jail for some time.
(c) His case could go to trial.
(d) It will be costly to bail him out.

4. What do Cora and William worry about Bert's place in society?
(a) He knows his place.
(b) He will never know his place.
(c) He has no place.
(d) He cannot find his place.

5. Who is the first-born son of Cora and the Colonel?
(a) Bert.
(b) William.
(c) Billy.
(d) Sam.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bert believe he should not have to do?

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

3. Soon after, which son comes in?

4. As the action opens, what are Norwood and Cora discussing?

5. For what does Sallie want to thank Norwood?

(see the answer key)

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