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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. How is Bert also riling up the white townspeople?
(a) That he is rich.
(b) By driving recklessly and acting as "good as a white [man]."
(c) By sounding more educated than the white men.
(d) By telling them that black people are better than white people.

2. How does Bert feel about his actions?
(a) Proud.
(b) Sad.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Embarrassed.

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

4. Why does he try to do this, regarding his position?
(a) He made a mistake.
(b) He tries to ignore his behavior.
(c) He is half-white and Norwood's son.
(d) He is still a black man, even though he is Norwood's son.

5. On what subject do Bert, Cora and William stay?
(a) Bert's schooling.
(b) Sallie's leaving.
(c) William's son.
(d) Bert's perceived arrogance.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Sallie try to do for Bert?

4. What else do the two men discuss?

5. Who is the first-born son of Cora and the Colonel?

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