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

2. What does Norwood come in and order Bert to do?
(a) Go to his room.
(b) Leave out the back door.
(c) Move out.
(d) Sit down.

3. What do Cora and Bert begin to do, after he tells her this news?
(a) They hug.
(b) They begin to understand one another.
(c) They begin to cry.
(d) They begin to argue again.

4. What does Bert try to do regarding his position?
(a) Ignore it.
(b) Lessen it.
(c) Deny it.
(d) Justify it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When and where does the play begin?

2. What does Cora tell Bert about where he lives?

3. Who arrives as Sallie departs?

4. Why does Sallie come in?

5. Who is Sam?

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